Parent Survey
103 parents completed the parent survey in July 2025.
Please note – not all parents answered all questions.
My child is happy at this school
My child feels safe at this school
This school strives for positive behaviour from students
My child has been bullied
If yes, the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively
This school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
22% of parents had not raised any concerns.
My child has SEND and the school gives them the support they need to succeed
The school has high expectations for my child
My child makes progress at this school
The school keeps me informed of my child˙s progress
There is a wide range of subjects available to my child at this school
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school
This school supports my child˙s wider personal development
I would recommend this school to another parent
Do you have any additional comments on any of your answers:
- I cannot fault any part of the school, they have superb leadership and all staff are passionate about each child and their individual needs. Communication between home and school is brilliant.
- My son has enjoyed the best 5 years of secondary schooling at Corley. Teachers & staff are so warm and caring. He loves attending school and feels secure and safe. Best secondary school for children with Autism in Coventry & Warwickshire. Would recommend it to others for sure.
- Fantastic staff
- For the first time in his life my 12 year old enjoys school and has made friends
- We feel extremely lucky that our child is educated here. All the staff are wonderful. He is doing really well here. Thank you.
- My son has only had positive experiences since coming to Corley made lots of friends and more importantly loves coming to school
- My child has come on amazingly in this school. It's a very good school
- My son still finds the noise hard at lunch. He goes to clubs twice a week.
- Brilliant school, staff and head teacher consistent and conscious of each child's needs and circumstances, has been best decision we made for our child sending him to this school. He has really achieved a lot at this school.
- The staff at Corley Academy are outstanding and the children are at the heart of everything they do. Our child is very happy. He feels supported in every way, and we couldn’t ask for more.
A wider range of humanities subjects would be something our child would enjoy and benefit from. We also feel there could be more parent teacher contact in terms of parents evenings throughout the year, as it has been a year between year 7 and 8 parents evenings. Whilst the termly reports are useful, this would be more beneficial and in-depth. We would also like opportunity to see his work regularly, as we haven’t seen any apart from some limited bits at year 7 parents evening and he is now year 8. We’ve also noticed a change in the amount of contact from his mentor in year 7 and 8. Thank you for everything you do- we really appreciate it. - It’s been an absolute joy seeing my son grow in so many areas since he joined the school last September.
- Our son is so happy at Corley and we cannot believe how his confidence has grown. He is given so many opportunities and such fun ways to learn, that he is thriving. He has even planned his future going to Hereward college which is just incredible. Would highly recommend the school to any other parent.
- My son is thriving at Corley. You can see from his effort and actual grades that he's working above the expected level for his age. I'm so glad the local authority conceded and gave him a place at Corley when I started tribunal proceedings.
- This school has been the best thing to happen to my child. She has her safe space to develop into her own person as her sense of autonomy is supported through mindful guidance.
- My child is happy and safe at school.
- Superb school with superb staff. A genuine example of give a child the right environment and they will succeed. Nothing has proven this more than Corley with my son. People need to realise how truly life changing a place like Corley can be. 100% deserve every ounce of praise.
Mark White is an absolute diamond, leading an amazing team with another shout out to Mr Berridge. - I have a good rapport with the school but my child tells me very little about his time in school on a daily basis so I depend on the arbour app to keep me up to date. I do wish it had photos so I could see what my child had been doing like his previous schools app the school gateway but I also understand this takes up a lot of time.
- Corley academy and all of their staff are the most wonderful support people, nothing is too much trouble and they truly care about my children
- My son is always happy to go to school - he is calm and happy going there. They were very responsive when we had a problem with his behaviour in class earlier this year. Excellent school and head teacher!
- The school are supportive and understanding of each child's unique and individual strengths and needs, and supports them accordingly. The school are wonderful!
- Great school environment. Staff are amazing going the extra mile. My son has come on so much since being in the school one year. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the pupils.
- My child only joined the school a couple of months ago. What I have experienced so far is very positive. I don't know when the touch points are for learning about progress and we may not have come up against any of those yet and he has only be there a little while so there may be little to report. Everyone has seemed very helpful and friendly so far and went above and beyond to help with transition into the school.
- Corley Academy has been amazing for my oldest daughter, and now her two sisters are in Corley, and again they have come so far and continue to be happy children. In my opinion Corley is amazing one of the best schools for SEND children.
- We continue to be extremely pleased with progress at Corley Academy. Our son has gone from strength to strength and the school is so supportive when there are challenges. A warm, aspirational environment with staff who always go the extra mile, that has been a life line for us.
- The school has given my son a future, he is succeeding and thriving. Where there has been emotional needs the pastoral support has been outstanding and personalised.
- Would like more opportunities to be updated on his progress.
- Fantastic support , proactive staff, happy son
- All the staff at the school do an excellent job. Job well done and much appreciated!
- Corley Academy is a wonderful school with fantastic staff that provide a supportive, enriching environment and encourage personal and academic development. My son has thrived there
- Happy with school
- The school really provides support needed catering to individual needs not just as a class, the head of the school is amazing and polite making sure support is given not just to the children but also the families involved.
- Wonderful school
- My child gets immense support from school.
- I am very happy the school supports my daughter with additional Japanese subject matter now I cannot at this time. I hope she’s doing well.
- Corley has been amazing with my child since attending. From day one they have took the time to get to know my daughter her individual needs and personality. They gave my daughter challenges face on and help improve and progress her through any struggles both academically and personally. My daughter can be challenging but they embrace her and allow her to thrive in a safe supporting environment. My daughter has progressed massively academically and personally and has developed some amazing skills which are allowing her to thrive. The school has always been on the end of the phone and has supported with anything I’ve needed both at home and in school. My daughter has gained so much confidence and has a magical support system in place in school as a result she has amazing support staff and has developed some amazing friendships. I have never had any concerns from the day she has started the school have always kept my informed of my daughter progress and have always took the time to provide detailed support plans and conversations to ease any challenges that she may be facing. The communication is outstanding and I would highly recommend this school to anyone with children with additional SEN needs. They have made many adaptations for my daughter to support her individually and to myself. They have always treated her with respect and honestly and maturely. I feel the school has been the making of my daughter so far.