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9 questions covering teaching quality, school communication, student safety, extracurriculars, homework balance, and confidence in leadership. Know what parents think before they say it at the school gates.

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Annual parent survey
How are we doing as a school?
9 questions · Anonymous · Under 3 minutes
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Template Questions

All 9 Survey Questions

Nine questions covering the dimensions of school life that matter most to parents. Question 3, school-to-home communication, is consistently the top driver of parent satisfaction, ranking above academic results in parent survey research. It's also the most actionable: schools that improve communication see satisfaction scores rise even when academic outcomes haven't changed.

01Overall, how satisfied are you with your child's school?⭐ Rating
02How would you rate the quality of teaching your child receives?⭐ Rating
03How well does the school keep you informed and communicate with parents?⭐ Rating
04How safe and well cared for does your child feel at school?⭐ Rating
05How satisfied are you with the range of extracurricular and enrichment activities on offer?⭐ Rating
06How well does the school support your child's individual needs and development?⭐ Rating
07How confident are you in the leadership and direction of the school?⭐ Rating
08How likely are you to recommend this school to other parents? (0–10)NPS Scale
09What is the one thing the school could do to most improve your child's experience?Open Text
Who This Is For

Works for Any School Type

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Primary Schools
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Secondary Schools
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Independent Schools

All 9 questions are editable. Add questions about a specific new initiative, curriculum change, or building project. Adjust language for primary versus secondary parents. Many schools also add a question about year group to segment results by class or key stage. Customisation takes under five minutes.

How It Works

From Template to Parent Feedback in 3 Steps

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Use This Template
9 questions pre-loaded. Adjust wording and add any school-specific questions in under five minutes.
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Share with parents
Include the link in your parent newsletter or school app. Display a QR code at parents evenings. Parents respond on any device without creating an account.
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Present results to governors
Share aggregate scores with your governing body. Use open-text responses to identify specific priorities for the year ahead. Results are ready to share immediately.
Sample Results

What Your Results Dashboard Shows

After 168 parent responses from a two-form entry primary school, the communication gap against teaching quality scores prompted a move from weekly paper newsletters to a school app, with parent satisfaction rising 0.8 points over the following term:

Parent Survey · 168 responsesSpring term · Anonymous
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★★★★☆
Overall satisfaction
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Net Promoter Score
Would recommend
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Safety score
Feel safe at school
Teaching quality4.5 ★
School communication3.3 ★
Individual support4.0 ★
Leadership confidence3.8 ★
88%
Would recommend ✓
12%
Would not ✗
2022202320242025
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Track whether communication and satisfaction scores are improving year on year
See whether teaching quality, parent communication, and leadership confidence are trending in the right direction after each change.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this school parent survey template free?
Yes. Free forever with no signup required from you or the parents responding. Up to 100 responses free. Pro ($19/month) allows 10,000 responses and a year-on-year comparison timeline.
What questions should a school parent satisfaction survey include?
The most valuable parent survey questions cover: overall school satisfaction, teaching quality, school-home communication, student safety and wellbeing, extracurricular opportunities, individual support, confidence in leadership, NPS, and open feedback. This template covers all nine dimensions.
How do I share the survey with parents?
Include the link in your parent newsletter, school app notification, or email. Display a QR code at parents evenings and open days. Parents respond on any device without creating an account. Send during term time for best response rates.
Should the survey be anonymous for parents?
Yes, in most cases. Anonymous surveys produce significantly more candid responses about teaching quality and school leadership. VoteGenerator surveys are anonymous by default. You can optionally add a contact field for follow-up conversations.
When is the best time to run a school parent survey?
Annual surveys work best in the spring term before end-of-year planning. A mid-autumn check-in after new year groups have settled is also common. Avoid the final two weeks of any term when response rates drop sharply.
What happens when I reach 100 responses?
VoteGenerator will notify you as you approach the limit. Pro ($19/month) gives you up to 10,000 responses, a year-on-year comparison timeline, and CSV export for governing body reporting.

Know what parents think before they say it at the school gates

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