Pupil survey questions: schools
Updated 27 November 2025
Applies to England
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Schools give out online questionnaires when they’re being inspected. This document lists the questions they ask their pupils in these online questionnaires. It is for reference only.
‘*’ Indicates influence on next question
1. Year group
Menu of options (Reception, Years 1 – 14)
2. I enjoy school
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know
3. My teachers help me do my best
Always
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know
4. I feel safe when I am at school
Always
Sometimes *
Never *
Don’t know
What makes you feel unsafe at school?
[Answer]
5. There is an adult I could talk to if something was worrying me
Yes
No
Don’t know
6. My teachers deal well with bullying
Always
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know
I have not seen bullying happening in my school
7. Other pupils behave well in lessons so I can get on with my work
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know
8. Other pupils behave well around the school
Most of the time
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know
9. My teachers treat everyone fairly
Always
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know
10. My teachers make sure that I have any additional support that I need to learn well or stay in school
Always
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know
I do not need any additional support
11. The feedback I get from teachers helps me to improve
Always
Sometimes
Never
Don’t know