The Great British Schools Guide (GBSG) released data to reveal the schools where children are the most well-behaved, as rated by parents. Using the most up-to-date responses from the government’s Parent View survey for the 2024-2025 academic year, the top ten best behaved schools in each Ofsted region have been revealed.
It shows that across the top-ranked schools, more than 77% of parents with children in state secondary schools agreed or strongly agreed that pupils were well behaved.
Keswick School was ranked joint fourth in the North West, with 89% positive feedback.
This achievement is not about a single policy, it’s about the hard work, dedication and commitment that all staff do daily.
- Building Strong Relationships. We consistently build positive, trusting relationships with our students, which is the foundation of good behaviour.
- Implementing Unconditional Positive Regard. Our dedication to seeing the best in our students, even when they do challenge us, is making a profound difference in their lives and their behaviour.
GBSG said: “We found that nationally, around 77% of parents with children in state secondary schools say the school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. That might sound reassuring, but the picture isn’t the same everywhere.
“Some schools see over 99% agreement, pointing to strong behaviour policies, clear boundaries and positive student cultures. Others fall far below 50%, with the lowest seeing only 16% of parents perceiving the school to ensure good behaviour.
“We think parents deserve to know what’s really going on, so we’ve ranked every secondary school in England by parental perceptions of whether the school ensures its pupils are ‘well behaved’.”
The GBSG analysed this data and has ranked all the secondary schools in England according to parental perceptions.
They also stated that, “When behaviour breaks down, learning and pupils’ wellbeing suffers.”
According to the Parent View survey, when parents agree that behaviour is good, it is indicative of clear expectations, consistent leadership, and strong pastoral care in schools. That’s why our guide focuses on parents’ perspectives.
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