Building a richer understanding of local schools
We're gathering anonymous perspectives from current and former parents, pupils and members of staff across independent secondary schools in Surrey and the boroughs of Kingston and Richmond.
Through carefully designed surveys, we're exploring the aspects of school life that are often difficult to discover before accepting a place—helping families build a fuller understanding of each school.
Who we're listening to
We're inviting current and former parents, pupils and members of staff to share their experiences anonymously.
We feel that these valuable perspectives are often overlooked.
Our aim is to hear from a broad range of voices, representing different experiences and perspectives within each school.
What we're exploring
Beyond academic results, we're exploring the things that shape everyday school life, including:
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Teaching and learning
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Relationships
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Pastoral care
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School culture and ethos
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Creativity and opportunities
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Academic support
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SEN provision
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Wellbeing
The information
We're looking for patterns, not isolated experiences.
No school is perfect, and no single opinion can define it.
By bringing together many perspectives, we hope to identify meaningful themes that create a balanced and authentic understanding of each school.
Why it matters
Every child is different.
The same school can be the perfect fit for one child and the wrong environment for another. Our hope is to help families understand not simply what a school offers, but how different children experience life there.
Because choosing a school isn't about finding the "best" school—it's about finding the right fit.
How you can help:
Beyond the Prospectus will only ever be as valuable as the experiences shared by our community.
Whether you're a current or former parent, pupil or member of staff, your anonymous contribution will help build a trusted resource that supports future families in making one of the biggest decisions of their lives.
Please complete our survey
- it takes just a few minutes.
Your experience could make a lasting difference to another child.