Parent Testimonials

Key strengths of the school are seen to be the location/setting, the leadership and management, the safe, secure and welcoming environment and the breadth of opportunities available to children.  Parents comment regularly on how pleased they are with their child’s progress and how easily they settle into the school.   Because we so often support families in matters beyond their child’s education, parents are also positive about how much support they receive from specialists and teachers working in the school.  We are often their first port of call in times of need, as well as in times of celebration.  This is what our parents have to say:

‘Stony Dean is a truly amazing school.  Every single member of staff go above and beyond expectations to support not only the pupils, but also their families.  The staff have a wonderful ability to connect and communicate with each student to form positive and trusting relationships. The support our son and our family have received from the school has been a life line, without their understanding, support and expertise, our son would not be the well balanced, happy, positive and confident young man he is today.

Our son had been unable to achieve any attendance for three years at Junior School as he felt misunderstood and had lost trust in all of the staff and professionals there.  Stony dean completely understood his needs from day one and never gave up on him. They are an amazing team and they have literally saved our son. We will always be forever grateful to every member of staff there.  They truly are a phenomenal team.’ – Parent of Student in Year 11

‘My son has absolutely blossomed since joining the school’

‘You have inspired my son – not an easy feat by any means!’

‘I am so grateful for your detailed advice on my son’s transition from KS3 to KS4, it has really helped to clarify what will happen over the next two years and beyond’.