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Students Survey 2007

 Student Survey Summary – March 2007

In March 2007, the college commissioned our second independent survey of students' views.  The survey was conducted by Kirkland Rowell Marketing.

Responses from students at Harris CTC “reveal that the school has reason to be happy with most of its activities”.

  • 42% of students felt that the college had improved during the last year
  • Based on scores given by students, all but two subjects can be considered a success; Chemistry and Physics received the lowest scores but these had both improved by 6% since the previous survey in 2005
  • French, Religion and Philosophy, History and Geography received exceptionally high scores
  • Religion and Philosophy, History, Geography, Science, BICT and Art and Design all received significantly higher scores than in the last survey
  • Students are most happy about; School Facilities, Community Spirit and School Discipline
  • Community Spirit, Control of Bullying, Developing Confidence, Social and Health Education, Quality of School Management and Developing Confidence all received significantly higher scores than in the last survey
  • Nearly 90% of students feel safe in college, agree that there is good discipline in lessons, feel encouraged by their teachers and that their parents are kept up to date with their progress
  • Over 90% of students feel they have a good chance of achieving the best possible exam results at Harris
  • As in 2005, students chose Happiness of Child as their top priority. This aspect of school life also scored significantly more highly than in the previous survey, reflecting the efforts made to focus on and improve this aspect of the college’s work.


Action Points:

  • 29% of students did not feel the college had improved in the last year. Students in Year 10 seem far more likely to feel negative about more aspects of school life.  Fewer students now feel they are treated fairly and equally in the college
  • The previous survey highlighted a demand for more extra-curricular clubs and activities. Scores for this have only risen by 4% despite the provision of a wide range of new activities over the last 2 years.
  • As in the parent survey, Choice of subjects was the top priority for further improvement, although students’ rating for this issue has improved by over 6%. Only 46% of students agreed with the statement; “The school offers all the subjects I would like to be taught.” Not all students are aware that Music and Drama will be offered in the near future. This change to the curriculum, coupled with a wider vocational offer at Post 16 from September 2007 should help to address this issue.
  • An increasing number of students have access to a computer at home and receive help from parents when doing homework. Despite this positive response, only 68% agreed that their parent “often” looks at their homework and only 65% that their parent(s) checked that homework had been completed.

 

E Evans
Assistant Principal
June 2007