Caroline Chisholm School Wooldale Road, Northampton NN4 6TP

"Teacher's and facilities are good generally. However, the students are very poorly behaved. They will constantly bully shy, 'alt' or people that aren't like them. Unless you own the best things, blindly follow everyone and hide your true self, everyone will pick on you for it and tease you continuously. It's a shame that it's just the people that go there ruin everything."

"It's ok. I learn hardly anything here. Facilities terrible, bullied constantly. The only good thing is Learning Support. Amazing, supportive and kind."

"Let me tell you about Jill Green - Primary Office Manager. My partner has been for a tour of the school and the lady (not Jill Green) was really lovely and polite. So much so that my partner insisted we try and get our son in there and even relocating for that school. I phoned up today to request information and possibly book in a tour myself. After 3 attempts i found myself speaking with Jill Green - Primary Office "MANAGER". The conversation went as follows: Me: i would like some information regarding sending my son to your school, as my girlfriend has been for a tour and was really impressed. Jill: The admissions lady is very busy with reception year admissions, but if i take your name, your sons name and also a contact number, she will TRY to get back to you in the next few days. Me: That sounds great, my name is Freddie - F.R.E.D.D.I.E. Jill: IS THERE ANY OTHER WAY OF SPELLING FREDDIE? Me: Yes, some spell Freddie with a Y. Jill: UMMM I DON'T THINK SO. I then gave my sons name and contact number then ended the call. Now, i might be a bit over sensative here and please excuse me if i am. However, i don't feel it's right to be spoken to in this manner by a "MANAGER". I have also looked into the sliding scale of Ofsted reports and noticed the following: Overall effectiveness - Requires improvement EFFECTIVENESS OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT - REQUIRES IMPROVEMENT Quality of teaching, learning and assessment -Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare - Requires improvement Outcomes for pupils - Requires improvement Early years provision - Outstanding 16 to 19 study programmes - Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection - Good As you can tell by this long winded review i am absolutely fuming at how i was spoken to by Jill and i will be sending this exact review to the headmaster who will hopefully provide me with an explanation. Freddie."

"So basically, this school was amazing from year reception, up to year 6! I must say the teachers I used to have were incredible, well there were some exceptions. Anyways the school do give you a great learning environment, its up to the students to make their experience good! I however no longer go to this (not for bad reasons, simply because I lived to far) BUT I do recommend this school as they are wonderful with supporting/helping In any way possible. i hope for whoever comes here, that you have a wonderful time, make many friends that are loyal, bond with the teachers, and i can guarantee that you will want to relive this school experience! Two things i miss are the teachers and my friends. i hope for parents possibly reading this, that you find happiness within your childrens hearts! "

"This place is amazing, and I'm not just talking about the facilities. The staff are very kind and thoughtful, and the teachers all have their own unique teaching styles. One thing to note about this school, is the designated support unit for students who struggle with everyday work and activities. Even those with disabilities, who have their own, special learning area. The support staff in the DSP, or Designated Special Provision, are very kind and caring for those who are in the DSP unit, and try to help the students out as best as they can. I say all this, because I was once a student here, and despite being annoyed with a lot of things, I actually enjoyed it here. And I still miss it."