Parent/Carer Feedback
We welcome feedback from our parents and carers and take all your comments seriously. If you would like to provide feedback or comment on any aspect of our school then please email headteacher@destafford.org.uk. Should you wish to contact your child's SAM or Head of Year please click here for our staff contact list.
In the event that you wish to make a formal complaint, please find the GLF Schools Complaint Policy and Procedural Guide here.
“A few weeks ago, I joined the de Stafford Sports centre gym.
In almost all of my visits so far, there have been a number of your male students also using the gym, sometimes in quite large groups.
I am compelled to write to you because this sort of situation might, on the surface, seem like it has the potential to cause disruption and be quite intimidating for others around them - but it would be more fool them to anyone who might form this initial impression because, in fact, you should be extremely proud of your students and how well they conduct themselves. I have had the distinct pleasure of chatting to a few of them, getting updates on how their G.C.S.E exams are going, and general brief chat.
They have, without exception, been absolutely commendable young men - very friendly, respectful both to each other and those around them at the gym, and they are an absolute credit to themselves and to your school. You have a cohort of extremely polite, good natured, funny, respectful and endearing young men at de Stafford, who are clearly shaping up to be wonderful young men with bright futures, and are an excellent representation of the values you obviously uphold and expect of them.
I hope you find it nice to know that when your students walk out of your school gates, this is the impression they are giving to the community around them. It's noteworthy!
I wish them and you all the best during this exam season."
Anonymous Whyteleafe resident (June 2024)
“Very impressed with the induction and summer school sessions for Year 7.”
Parent of Year 7 student (September 2023)
“I am extremely pleased with the progress my son has made to date at de Stafford, I am also delighted with the schools responses when I have raised a concern - dealt with effectively and in a timely matter. He has thoroughly enjoyed school over the past 4 years, I am extremely proud of the young man he has become. The staff have definitely contributed and played a significant part in this - thank you whole heartedly.”
Parent of Year 11 student (January 2023)
“Fantastic school- and he's very happy here.”
Parent of Year 8 student (November 2023)
“My son is very happy at de Stafford and we feel he has thrived since starting here. The school have supported my son through a couple of difficult times.”
Parent of Year 9 student (November 2023)
“My daughter is really happy. Situations beyond school's control means she comes home sad sometimes - the school have been amazing at picking this up and trying to help support her.”
Parent of Year 8 student (November 2023)
“Amazing impressions given and my daughter is really happy to be at school. She is remarkably happier and it feels so much like a family environment. We have had such a brilliant journey so far and looking forward to seeing it continue.”
Parent of Year 7 student (September 2023)
"I just wanted to drop you an email to express how well we feel X has settled into de Stafford. She is really enjoying school and it seems the step up to ‘Big School’ was a lot more daunting for us than it was for X.
Essentially we just want to say a huge thank you to you all at de Stafford, we are really looking forward to seeing how her education progresses."
Parent of Year 7 student (2023)
"I am very happy with de Stafford as a school for my son. It's very early in his life here, but so far so good. The school has shown a wonderful duty of care."
Parent of Year 7 student September (2023)
"I find de Stafford approachable and friendly."
Parent of Year 8 student (November 2023)
“The school have been fabulous in supporting my daughters journey.”
Parent of Year 11 student ( January 2023)
