PARENTAL SURVEY FEEDBACK - October 2009

The following categories are published in rank order according to the percentage of parents who responded STRONGLY AGREE OR AGREE. Areas achieving less than 80% approval have been identified as requiring improvement.

99% Academic reputation
98% Students feel safe
97% Encourages development of independence and resilience in students
96% Students enjoy school
94% JCG has a positive image
94% Good creative arts
94% Students take pride in the school
94% I Would recommend JCG
93% JCG builds confidence and self esteem in students
92% JCG is good value for money
92% JCG staff care about students
91% High quality Parent Briefing
83% JCG has good facilities
82% Gives opportunity for community service
81% Involves parents
80% Is a caring community
79% Gives support to parents
77% Provides opportunities for Parental involvement
76% Website is useful and up to date
74% Provides forum to voice ideas
72% Encourages the use of skills in the House system
71% Food is good value
70% Healthy food is provided
67% Students are given age appropriate homework
65% Quality of Counselling / pastoral care
64% Parents are aware of Rewards / Sanctions
62% The PTA are welcoming
60% The College acts to resolve problems
60% The Uniform shop is good value
42% Governors support the school
30% Career counselling is effective
29% I know my Parent Governor
24% Governors communicate with parents