Maritime Academy Trust

Maritime is a charitable education trust with schools across London and the South East.

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Parents' Views

(including, comments from 2022-2023)

Ofsted Parent View gives all parents the chance to tell Ofsted what they think of their child's school, inlcuding:

  • how happy they are at school
  • how the school manages bullying behaviour
  • If your child has special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), there is the option of telling Ofsted how Barnsole supports them in school

Ofsted Parent View can be completed at any time. Parent do not need to wait until the school is being inspected. Please note that this survey is not designed to receive complaints about schools.

If you wish to give your view about Barnsole please click on the link below.

Ofsted Parent View

'My child's progress is amazing; she really enjoys coming to school.' 

Year 1 Parent

 

'My child has enjoyed Year 2, he has come home and talked about what he is being taught, the teachers have supported and cared for my child.'

 Year 2 Parent

 

‘Overall, my child has progressed massively in Year 3.' 

Year 3 Parent

 

'My child is very happy, the teaching staff are very good at nurturing and developing the children's academic skills, as well as social interaction and productive play.' 

Reception Parent

 

'I love this school, keep it up, good teachers - you guys are so welcoming.'  Year 4 Parent

 

'My child and I are happy with his progress in Year 2, his teachers are lovely and we will be sad not to have them next year. Thank you to all the teachers.' 

Year 2 Parent

 

'They always try to do what they can if you tell them your concerns.' 

Year 1 Parent

 

'I am happy that my child is happy in school.' 

Year 5 Parent

 

'My child has improved her reading and writing, she loves coming to school.' 

Year 4 Parent

 

'I am really happy with the progress my child is making at this school, all of his teachers have been lovely and always there to help.' 

Year 4 Parent

 

'Very grateful for the rich learning environment in Nursery and for the Speech and Language and the speech and language interventions.'

 Nursery Parent

 

'My child has improved so much since starting in Reception. She has loads of confidence and is always happy to come to school.'

Reception Parent

 

'Very good school, you have helped my child so much with her speech.'

 Year 1 Parent

 

'Barnsole has helped my child in everything she does, her confidence has improved so much and that is all because of the teachers. I am very happy with the school.' 

Year 2 Parent

 

'Very happy with my child's progress, can't fault the teaching staff! Thank you.' 

Reception Parent

 

'All staff at this school are really helpful and I feel that my child is receiving everything he needs at this school and his teachers have been great at keeping us updated with his school life.' 

Nursery Parent

 

'I couldn't think of a better school for my children to be in.' 

Year 1 Parent

 

'My child likes this school. All teachers are polite and friendly.'

Year 3 Parent

 

‘Nursery has made my child more confident with his colours, numbers, words and shapes. I’m really happy with all the staff at the school. I would really recommend Barnsole Primary School and Nursery - they are brilliant!’ 

Nursery Parent

 

‘I am so pleased with how my child has progressed thank you.’ 

Year 6 Parent

 

‘Thank you for your help, my child is very happy.’ 

Year 3 Parent

 

‘My child always talks about school and the work he is doing, he is getting on really well.’ 

Year 4 Parent

 

‘Very good teachers and really helpful, my daughter has learnt a lot of things. I am very happy with school, teachers and staff.’ 

Year 2 Parent