Which scales are included in Ofsted Parent Survey?

Ofsted Parent Survey covers Parental Satisfaction Index, Wellbeing and Happiness, Communication and Engagement, School's Performance and Quality, Extracurricular and Personal Development, Miscellaneous. The scale descriptions and available score ranges are shown on this page.

How many questions are in Ofsted Parent Survey?

Ofsted Parent Survey contains 16 questions. You can preview the question wording and response options on this page before using the survey.

Can I download a printable copy of Ofsted Parent Survey?

Yes. Create a free BounceTogether Toolkit account to access a printable PDF of Ofsted Parent Survey, along with the available scoring guidance and supporting resources.

Is Ofsted Parent Survey available in BounceTogether?

Yes. Ofsted Parent Survey is pre-loaded in BounceTogether. From your dashboard, you can assign it to the relevant pupils or groups and review responses as they are submitted.

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Ofsted Parent Survey

Schools can use this survey to encourage parents and carers to share their experiences of their child's school. These are the same questions used as part of the Ofsted Parent View.

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16 questions6 scales

Introduction

We want to ask you some questions to help us understand more about your views towards your child's school, including things like how happy your child is at the school and how the school manages bullying or challenging behaviour. If you have more than one child at the school, please answer on behalf of one child. We will use your answers to help us improve so please be as honest as possible. Thank you!

What this survey measures

This survey is structured around 6 scales.

Overall Scale

Parental Satisfaction Index

Overall13–62

The Parental Satisfaction Index provides a single, holistic measure of a parent's overall satisfaction with school. By combining feedback on topics like academic quality, student wellbeing and communication, this score allows you to quickly gauge the school's health and identify key areas for improvement. This powerful tool offers a valuable starting point for understanding parental sentiment and driving positive change.

Sub-scales

Wellbeing and Happiness

3–15

This subscale measures a parent's perception of their child's overall emotional and physical safety at school. It assesses whether a child feels secure, happy and well-supported, while also evaluating how effectively the school handles critical issues like bullying. The scores indicates some measure of how successfully the school fosters a safe and nurturing environment.

Communication and Engagement

2–10

This subscale gauges the effectiveness of the relationship between the school and parents. It measures how well the school informs parents about their child's academic progress and curriculum, as well as its responsiveness and effectiveness in addressing parental concerns. A high score could suggest a strong and transparent partnership between the school and home.

School's Performance and Quality

4–20

This subscale evaluates a parent's view of the school's core academic mission and its standards for behaviour and learning. It measures whether parents believe the school maintains high expectations, ensures pupils are well-behaved and ultimately contributes to their child's academic success. The results reflect confidence in the school’s educational leadership and overall quality.

Extracurricular and Personal Development

3–15

This subscale focuses on the school's role in a student's holistic growth beyond the classroom. It measures parental satisfaction with the variety of subjects, the availability of clubs and activities and the school's commitment to supporting a child's broader personal development. A strong score in this area indicates the school is seen as providing a rich and well-rounded educational experience.