A sample of parents, children and young people, and all members of staff were invited to give their views of the school using a pre-inspection questionnaire. Their views informed the inspection process, including the nature of discussions in a number of
meetings. Strengths and issues identified were explored by the inspection team, and the findings are included in the inspection report. The following information gives the statistical detail from those that returned questionnaires.
Parent Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
The school helps my child to be more confident.
My child enjoys learning at school.
My child’s learning is progressing well.
My child is encouraged and stretched to work to the best of her/his ability.
I am kept well informed about my child’s progress.
My child feels safe at school.
My child is treated fairly at school.
I feel staff really know my child as an individual and support her/him well.
My child benefits from school clubs and activities provided outwith the classroom.
The school actively seeks out my views.
The school takes account of my views.
The school is well led.
Overall, I am happy with the school.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
100%
Not
Answered
80%
Don’t Know
60%
Strongly
Disagree
40%
Disagree
20%
Agree
0%
Rothes Primary School
5202620
84
38
45%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
39%
45%
47%
34%
34%
50%
45%
37%
24%
21%
13%
34%
47%
53%
53%
45%
53%
58%
47%
50%
53%
58%
68%
71%
53%
45%
5%
3%
3%
5%
3%
3%
3%
5%
8%
8%
11%
3%
3%
0%
0%
3%
3%
3%
0%
0%
3%
0%
3%
0%
3%
0%
3%
0%
0%
5%
3%
0%
3%
3%
11%
0%
5%
8%
5%
0%
0%
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
92%
97%
92%
87%
92%
97%
95%
89%
82%
89%
84%
87%
92%
5%
3%
5%
8%
5%
3%
3%
8%
8%
11%
11%
5%
3%
Pupil Questionnaire Summary
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
Rothes Primary School
5202620
75
62
83%
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
The school is helping me to become more confident.
I enjoy learning at school.
I am getting along well with my learning.
I am encouraged and stretched to work to the best of my ability.
Staff talk to me regularly about how to improve my learning.
I get help when I need it.
Staff listen to me and pay attention to what I say.
I have a say in how to make the learning in the school better.
I have responsibility for my own work in class.
Staff and pupils treat me fairly and with respect.
I feel safe and cared for in school.
I have adults in school I can speak to if I am upset or worried about something.
All staff are approachable and set a good example.
Staff are good at managing pupils’ behaviour.
Staff are good at dealing with bullying behaviour.
The pupil council is good at getting improvements made in the school.
The school encourages me to make healthy food choices.
I take part in out-of-class activities and school clubs.
I know what out-of-school activities and youth groups are available in my local area.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q2
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
Q1
Not
Answered
100%
Don’t Know
80%
Strongly
Disagree
60%
Disagree
40%
Agree
20%
Strongly
Agree
Percentage %
0%
45%
40%
35%
60%
26%
47%
47%
26%
61%
29%
61%
66%
56%
56%
48%
55%
55%
39%
66%
47%
50%
56%
35%
60%
47%
44%
52%
35%
56%
27%
21%
40%
31%
21%
34%
35%
39%
21%
3%
5%
6%
2%
10%
3%
5%
16%
0%
5%
8%
8%
2%
8%
13%
3%
6%
15%
10%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2%
5%
0%
3%
2%
3%
0%
5%
13%
3%
2%
8%
2%
5%
3%
2%
3%
5%
3%
3%
2%
3%
6%
2%
2%
2%
0%
5%
5%
2%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
92%
90%
92%
95%
85%
94%
90%
77%
97%
85%
89%
87%
97%
87%
69%
89%
90%
77%
87%
3%
6%
6%
2%
10%
3%
6%
21%
0%
8%
10%
11%
2%
13%
26%
6%
8%
23%
11%
Teacher Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Staff discuss regularly how to improve achievement for all pupils at both stage and wholeschool level.
All pupils are provided with activities which meet their learning needs.
Pupils are involved in setting learning targets.
Pupils are provided with regular feedback on what they need to do to improve.
Pupils are provided with opportunities to evaluate their own work and that of others.
Pupils’ views are regularly sought on how staff might improve learning experiences.
Pupils participate well in their learning.
Staff treat all pupils equally.
There is mutual respect between all staff and pupils.
The behaviour of pupils is good.
Support for pupils with additional support needs, including behavioural difficulties, is effective.
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
1.00%
Not
Answered
0.80%
Don’t Know
0.60%
Strongly
Disagree
0.40%
Disagree
0.20%
Agree
0.00%
Rothes Primary School
5202620
10
Fewer than 10 responses received therefore the data has not been published.
8
80%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Q7
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q8
Q9
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q20
Q10
Q11
Parents are fully involved in the life of the school and their child’s learning.
I have been actively involved in developing the school’s vision and values.
I am actively involved in setting priorities for school improvement.
I have regular opportunities to help shape the curriculum through staff discussion and working
groups.
I am aware of the school’s procedures relating to child protection.
Leadership at all levels is effective.
There is effective communication amongst staff.
I have good opportunities to take part in continuing professional development.
Staff across the school share good practice.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q20
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED
Non-Teaching Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
1.00%
Not
Answered
0.80%
Don’t Know
0.60%
Strongly
Disagree
0.40%
Disagree
0.20%
Agree
0.00%
Rothes Primary School
5202620
5
Fewer than 10 responses received therefore the data has not been published.
5
100%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
I have ready access to appropriate administrative systems to carry out my work (as appropriate
to post).
All staff and pupils share mutual respect.
Pupils are well behaved.
I am involved in staff discussions about how to achieve school priorities.
I have good opportunities to be involved in decision-making processes.
Staff communicate effectively with each other.
Staff treat all pupils equally.
Support for pupils with additional support needs, including behavioural difficulties, is effective.
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Parents are fully involved in the life of the school and their child’s learning.
I am aware of the school’s procedures relating to child protection.
Leadership at all levels is effective.
I have good opportunities for training.
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Q1
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED
Nursery Staff Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q8
Q9
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q20
Q10
Q11
Staff discuss regularly how to improve the achievement of all children.
Staff provide activities which meet the learning needs of all children.
Children are involved in talking about what they will learn.
Staff give children regular feedback and encouragement on their learning.
Children have opportunities to evaluate their own work and that of others.
Children’s views are regularly sought on how staff might improve play activities.
Children are motivated and engaged in their learning.
Staff treat all children equally.
There is mutual respect between all staff and children.
The behaviour of children is good.
Support for children with additional support needs, including behavioural difficulties, is
effective.
Parents are fully involved in the life of the nursery and their child’s learning.
I have been actively involved in developing the nursery’s vision and values.
I am actively involved in setting priorities for nursery improvement.
I have regular opportunities to help shape the curriculum and children’s experiences through
staff discussion and working groups.
I am aware of the nursery’s procedures relating to child protection.
Leadership at all levels is effective.
There is effective communication amongst staff.
I have good opportunities to take part in continuing professional development.
Staff across the nursery share good practice.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q15
Q16
Q17
Q18
Q19
Q20
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
DISCLOSURE CONTROL APPLIED
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
1.00%
Not
Answered
0.80%
Don’t Know
0.60%
Strongly
Disagree
0.40%
Disagree
0.20%
Agree
0.00%
Rothes Primary School
5202620
5
Fewer than 10 responses received therefore the data has not been published.
5
100%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Nursery Parent Questionnaire Summary
Percentage %
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q5
Q6
The nursery helps my child to be more confident.
My child enjoys the learning experiences in the nursery.
My child is progressing well in learning.
My child finds most learning activities stimulating and challenging.
I am kept well informed about my child’s progress.
My child feels safe in the nursery.
My child is treated fairly in the nursery.
I feel staff really know my child as an individual and support him/her well.
Staff work in partnership with me in the care and education of my child.
The nursery actively seeks out my views.
The nursery takes account of my views.
The nursery is well led.
Overall, I am happy with the care and education my child gets in the nursery.
The nursery has good transition arrangements for children starting nursery, moving between
stages and starting school.
Note: Will not always sum to 100% due to rounding
Q7
Q8
Q9
Q10
Q11
Q12
Q13
Q14
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don’t Know
Not Answered
Disagree &
Strongly
Disagree
Q1
Strongly
Agree &
Agree
100%
Not
Answered
80%
Don’t Know
60%
Strongly
Disagree
40%
Disagree
20%
Agree
0%
Rothes Primary School
5202620
21
11
52%
Strongly
Agree
Centre Name
SEED Number
Quest. Issued
Quest. Input
Response Rate
82%
82%
82%
82%
55%
82%
64%
64%
64%
45%
64%
82%
82%
64%
18%
18%
18%
18%
36%
18%
27%
27%
36%
45%
27%
18%
18%
36%
0%
0%
0%
0%
9%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
9%
9%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
9%
9%
0%
0%
0%
100%
100%
100%
100%
91%
100%
91%
91%
100%
91%
91%
100%
100%
100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
9%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%