King's Somborne C of E Primary School
Love - Trust - Hope - Joy
Parent Survey 2026
A School Where Children Thrive
At King's Somborne C of E Primary School, parents consistently describe our school as a place where children feel safe, valued, supported and inspired to succeed. The comments below are taken directly from our recent parent survey and reflect what families value most about being part of our school community.
π The Words Parents Use Most Often
π‘ Welcoming
β€οΈ Caring
π€ Supportive
π Friendly
π Inclusive
π Safe
π High Quality Education
β Strong Values
π± Wellbeing
π― Opportunities
π Community Spirit
π Children First
A Caring and Nurturing Environment
“My children receive a warm welcome daily from all staff.”
“I am happy to send them into such a caring environment where they feel safe, valued and can thrive.”
“KS is a caring environment allowing the children to learn and develop in a safe, friendly place.”
“Genuine care and consideration for children's mental wellbeing and growth as well-rounded people.”
π Living Our Values Every Day
“The school really does live by its core values.”
“How welcoming and safe a place it is.”
“The atmosphere of the school and its welcoming and caring ethos is fantastic.”
π High Quality Education
“For a small village primary school, King's Somborne does an amazing job.”
“We punch well above our weight in terms of facilities and quality of education.”
“Very good at teaching to read and it is a small school which helps the children each get lots of attention.”
π€ Relationships Matter
“All of the teachers seem to know all of the children in the school.”
“The teachers and staff are always very friendly, approachable and helpful.”
“Having someone, very often the Headteacher, on the gate every morning provides a really helpful touch point.”
π Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Parents also highlighted the many opportunities that enrich children's experiences, including:
π Educational visits made possible through our minibus
π΅ Music and performance opportunities
β½ Sporting events and clubs
π³ Outdoor learning experiences
π¨ Creative arts activities
π€ Community events and partnerships
These opportunities help children develop confidence, resilience, curiosity and a love of learning.
π¬ Parents describe King's Somborne as:
Caring • Welcoming • Safe • Friendly • Supportive • Inclusive • Community-Focused • Child-Centred
β€οΈ Why Families Choose King's Somborne
"A welcoming and safe place."
"The school really does live by its core values."
"Children feel safe, valued and can thrive."
"The teachers and staff are always friendly, approachable and helpful."
Love • Learning Together • Trust • Building Resilience • Hope • Aspiring for More • Joy • Inspiring Curiosity π