Survey for secondary pupils
Sixth form experience
Asks Year 12 and 13 students about teaching, study space and resources, tutor and wellbeing support, help with university and apprenticeship applications, and whether they are treated as young adults, so you can decide where to invest in the sixth form. About 4 minutes to complete.
What respondents read first
This survey asks what sixth form is like for you, so we can make it better. It takes about 4 minutes. It is anonymous, and results are only shown for groups of 5 or more pupils. If you write something that makes us worried about your safety or someone else's, the school's safeguarding lead will read that comment. They will not know who wrote it, so they cannot come and find you. This survey is not the way to get help quickly, so if you need help now, talk to an adult you trust in school.
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 12
- Year 13
This places each answer in a group for the report. It is the only question about the person answering.
Teaching3
- Question 1.
Teachers explain new things clearly.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 2.
My teachers help me understand my subjects in depth.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 3.
Feedback on my work shows me how to reach a higher grade.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
Study space and resources2
- Question 4.
There is a quiet place in school where I can study.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 5.
I can get the books and online resources I need for my courses.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
Tutor support1
- Question 6.
My tutor knows how I am getting on.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
Wellbeing support1
- Question 7.
I know where to get help in school if I am struggling with my mental health.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
Help with applications4
- Question 8.
What are you planning to do after sixth form?
Choose one
- University
- An apprenticeship
- A job
- A gap year
- Not sure yet
- Question 9.
I am getting good support with planning what I will do after sixth form.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 10.
I am getting good support with applying to university.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 11.
I am getting good support with applying for apprenticeships.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
Being treated as young adults4
- Question 12.
Staff treat sixth form students as young adults.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 13.
I am trusted to manage my own study periods.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 15.
I would recommend this sixth form to a friend.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
- Question 16.
What one thing would make the sixth form better?
Write your own answer
Responsibility1
- Question 14.
I am given chances to take on responsibility.
Agree scale: five points, strongly disagree to strongly agree
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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