Cheltenham College Grading and Reporting Parent Survey

Parental feedback on 'new' grading system. The College's intention in introducing a new system was to improve pupils' and parents' understanding of effort and achievement in relation to the exams that they will take towards the end of their school careers.



A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.


  1. I understand the attainment and effort grades used in half-termly assessment cards and reports*
    yes - extremely well
    yes - on the whole
    I am a little uncertain
    I really don't understand the system at all


  1. The new grades are an improvement on those used prior to this academic year*
    Strongly agree
    Agree on the whole
    I'm not sure
    No, they are less helpful
    My son/daughter was not at Cheltenham College last year


  1. The different forms of reporting help me to understand how my son or daughter is achieving.

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Full report Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Self-assessment with teacher comments Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Grades only Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. My son or daughter understands how s/he is achieving in his/her subjects.*
    Strongly agree
    Agree on the whole
    Disagree - s/he is confused


  1. Reports set clear targets on how my son or daughter can improve in the subject.

            1 2 3 4 5      
      Full report Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  
      Self-assessment with teacher comments Strongly agree  Strongly disagree  


  1. I have a good idea of how my son/daughter will achieve in public exams (GCSE or AS/A2)*
    Strongly agree
    Agree on the whole
    I really don't have any idea
    My son/daughter is not yet taking public exams


  1. The effort and achievement grades help to promote a good work ethic.*
    Strongly agree
    Agree on the whole
    I'm not sure
    They have not helped


  1. What is your view on the frequency of grading?*
    Should be more often (i.e. every 3 weeks)
    About right (once per Half Term)
    Too frequent


  1. I find it easy to access the grades and reports electronically*
    Strongly agree
    Agree on the whole
    I'm not sure
    I find it difficult


  1. What are the good points of the Cheltenham College grading and reporting system?


  1. Which elements of the grading system need to be clarified or improved?


  1. Do you have any other comments to make on the effectiveness of the system?