2026 parent survey
Honest school insights, from parents.
The Schools Report gathers anonymous, first-hand ratings from families. So every parent can see what a school is really like, and every school can hear what families really think.
Why we exist
Choosing a school shouldn't be a guessing game.
Transparency
Brochures and open days only tell one side of the story. Families deserve honest, comparable information from parents whose children are actually there.
The best schooling experience for every child
When families can see what's working, they can choose a school that fits their child, and notice early when something isn't right.
Keeping schools accountable
Regular, independent feedback shows schools what families value and where they need to improve. Good schools get the recognition they deserve.
By parents, for parents
Every insight comes from verified families, one response per household for each school. Nothing we publish identifies a parent, a child or a teacher.
How it works
Three simple steps.
Parents rate their school
A quick email check, then about 10 minutes of questions about the school and your child's year group. One response per household for each school, each year.
We combine the answers
A school's results only appear once at least five families have responded. Responses that look fraudulent are removed first.
Families get clear reports
Easy-to-read summaries help families compare schools, and give schools an honest picture of how they're doing.
Privacy and safety
Anonymous by design.
- Your email stays privateIt's used only to confirm one response per household for each school, and to send the summaries you ask for. It's stored separately from your answers.
- No names, everWe never ask for or publish the name of a student or teacher. Teaching is only reported for a whole year group.
- Safety in numbersResults only appear once at least five families from a school have responded, so no single family can be picked out.
Coming soon
Reports, three ways.
Once enough families have responded, we'll publish easy-to-read reports. Each one is built only from combined answers, never from a single family.
One school, at a glance
How families rate a school overall: leadership, teaching, wellbeing, offerings, and what parents love or worry about.
Choose: a schoolOne school, one year group
A closer look at a graduating class: teaching this year, friendships, behaviour and how happy children are.
Choose: a school + a year groupOne year level, every school
See how schools compare for children at a particular stage, from Reception to Year 12.
Choose: a year levelWhat a report could look like
This example uses made-up numbers for a made-up school. Real reports open school by school, once enough families from each school have taken part.
Taking the survey helps your school get there sooner.
Sample College
School overview · 2026 · 42 families
“Warm, well-run school. Great if your child loves the arts.”
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Get told when reports open.
Leave your email and we'll let you know when reports are ready. This list is kept completely separate from survey responses, and we'll only use it to tell you about reports.