Parents’ Evenings

How Parents’ Evening Works

Family tutors will give pupils an ‘Appointment Schedule’ to take home. Parents/Carers please book your time slot between 4.15pm – 6.15pm with available subject teachers.

Parents’ Evening Feedback

We were delighted that over 70% of our parents came along to discuss their child’s progress and welfare with us in 2024/2025. Education is always more successful when we work together.

2025-2026 Parents’ Evenings 4.15pm – 6.15pm

Year 9 Parents' Evening - Thursday 27th November 2025
Year 11 Parents' Evening & Mock Results - Thursday 11th December 2025
Year 10 Parents' Evening - Thursday 15th January 2026
Year 8 Parents' Evening - Thursday 29th January 2026
Year 11 Parents' Evening & Mock Results - Thursday 26th March 2026
Year 7 Parents' Evening - Thursday 30th April 2026

Year 9 Options:

Options Evening – Thursday 5th February 2026

A huge thank you to all staff for their dedicated teaching.

My child loves school because of this and feels respected, happy and safe.

Keep up the good work!

Simply great!

Very well led and managed. Varied range of extra-curricular activities.

What impresses me is the co-operation and connection between pupils, parents and teachers.

The staff all seem interested, not only in academic achievements but also in ensuring all pupils are happy.

I am very impressed with the obvious strong leadership and attention to detail regarding lesson structure and learning objectives.

The staff have a genuine interest in the pupils. Lessons are fun as well as educational.

The teachers are enthusiastic about their subjects and are very approachable.

My child is happy at Barlow and feels valued.

There is a good ethos of respect for others.

I have been impressed by the pastoral care. The staff are warm and caring.