Handbooks and Guides
Parent Handbook
This handbook contains important information for parents, such as the school calendar, school curriculum, school contacts and staffing details.
KS3 Reading List
This list contains recommended books for Key Stage 3 to read.
WisePay
WisePay is a secure online payment service that allows parents and carers to make payments to the School. Payments can be made online via debit or credit card for items including:
- School Lunches
- Trips and Visits
The system is made available to parents as a more convenient alternative to cheques and cash.
Once logged in, parents are able to review past payments and account balances – particularly useful when paying in instalments.
Sports Clothing
Local sportwear and uniform supplier Ambition Sport stocks a full range of Harvey-branded PE kit at affordable prices.
- PE Kit
- Polo Shirts
- Gym Shorts
- Tracksuits
Parent View
The School runs regular parent focus groups and learning walks to ensure the views of parents are heard and actioned upon. The latest outcomes from our annual survey of parent views is shown below.
| Question | Strongly agree/Agree | Disagree/Strongly disagree | Don't know |
|---|---|---|---|
| My son is happy at The Harvey | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| My son feels safe at this school | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| My son makes good progress at the school | 99% | 0% | 1% |
| My son is well looked after at this school | 99% | 0% | 1% |
| My son is taught well at this school | 99% | 0% | 1% |
| My son receives appropriate homework for his age | 92% | 4% | 4% |
| The school makes sure that the pupils are well behaved | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| The school deals effectively with bullying | 69% | 6% | 25% |
| The school is well led and managed | 97% | 0% | 3% |
| The school responds well to any concerns I raise | 85% | 1% | 14% |
| I receive valuable information from the school about my son’s progress | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| Question | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 100% | 0% |
Note: Figures based on 375 responses in 2018-19