Survey for primary pupils
Reading for pleasure
For children in Years 3 to 6, in the autumn and again after a new reading initiative: whether they enjoy reading, choose their own books, are read to and see themselves as readers. It helps you decide where to put time and money for reading. About 4 minutes to complete.
What respondents read first
We want to know what you think about reading, so we can help everyone enjoy it more. It takes about 4 minutes. This is not a reading test. There are no right or wrong answers. You can skip a question. Nobody will know who said what. We only show answers from groups of 5 or more children. If you write something that makes us worried about you or another child, a grown-up whose job is to keep children safe (the safeguarding lead) will read it. They will not know it was you, so they cannot come and find you. If you need help, tell a grown-up you trust, like your teacher.
How anonymity works in this survey
- The school cannot see who answered. Nothing is reported until 10 people have answered.
- A group, such as one role or one year group, is shown only when 5 or more people in it have answered. Smaller groups are hidden.
- An answer chosen by fewer than 5 people is hidden, along with enough others that it cannot be worked out by subtraction.
- Written comments appear only once 10 people have answered.
The questions
Numbered in the order respondents see them.
Respondents choose
Which year are you in?
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6
This places each answer in a group for the report. It is the only question about the person answering.
Reading for pleasure6
- Question 2.
I like to read in my free time.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 3.
Sometimes I do not want to stop reading.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 4.
I think of myself as a reader.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 6.
I like talking about books with my friends.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 7.
What do you like to read? You can pick more than one.
Choose any that apply
- Stories
- Books about real things
- Comics or graphic novels
- Poems
- Magazines
- Things on a screen
- Something else
- Question 15.
What one thing would make you want to read more?
Write your own answer
Learning2
- Question 1.
I enjoy reading books.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 5.
I am getting better at reading.
Yes, not sure or no
Finding books5
- Question 8.
I can choose books I want to read.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 9.
There are books at school that I want to read.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 10.
An adult helps me find a book I will like.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 11.
I like going to the school library.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 12.
I have things I like to read at home.
Yes, not sure or no
Being read to2
- Question 13.
My teacher reads stories to our class.
Yes, not sure or no
- Question 14.
I enjoy story time in class.
Yes, not sure or no
Free to run. The full report is £149.
Running it is free and gives you the headline result, with strengths and priorities. The full report adds every chart, comments grouped into themes and briefing slides.
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