Growing up in North Yorkshire 2022

In May last year, children in Y2 and Y6 completed a survey entitled ‘Growing Up in North Yorkshire’ which requested the children answer questions on their daily lives. Questions such as ‘Did you eat breakfast this morning?’, ‘Do you like being at school?’, ‘How well does your school deal with bullying?’ and ‘Have you ever been to swimming lessons?’. Children in Y2 were asked approximately 50 questions whilst children in Y6 were asked about 80 questions.    North Yorkshire then compiled the answers and compared these with a larger sample from our area (North Yorkshire).  We are delighted to share that Colburn Community Primary School's results are developing and are beginning to show positive signs – a selection of the results can be seen below.

The first percentage shows Colburn Primary results whilst the percentage in brackets is the comparative result for North Yorkshire.

KS2 (Year 6)

88% (87%) of pupils responded that they at least 'sometimes' play running/skipping games/tag during school outdoor breaktimes, while 81% (75%) said they play ball games like football or netball.

85% (70%) of pupils responded that they washed their hands before lunch on the day before the survey.

85% (54%) of pupils said they normally walk to school (most of the way).

87% (82%) of pupils responded that they got at least eight hours sleep the night before the survey.

81% (76%) of pupils responded that they know an adult they trust who they can talk to if they are worried about something.

62% (61%) of pupils responded that they are asked for their ideas and opinions about what happens in their school.

69% (63%) of pupils responded that they think the opinions of young people make a difference to decisions about what they learn in school.

KS1 (Year 2)

0% (3%) of pupils responded that they didn't have anything to eat or drink for breakfast before lessons on the day of the survey.

83% (78%) of pupils responded that they 'always' wash their hands after visiting the toilet.

73% (57%) of pupils responded that they eat fresh fruit on 'most days'; 67% (48%) said the same of vegetables.

87% (83%) of pupils said they do one or more of the physical activities listed in the questionnaire at least 'twice a week' at school; 83% (65%) said they do so 'most days'.

80% (51%) of pupils responded that they 'always' feel happy at school.

90% (68%) of pupils responded that they 'always' use at least one of the prevention methods listed to avoid getting sunburnt.

77% (48%) of pupils said they normally walk most of the way to school.

80% (62%) of pupils responded that they like being at school 'most of the time'.

100% (94%) of pupils said they have had school lessons about how to keep themselves safe and 100% (93%) said they have had lessons about keeping safe online.

97% (48%) of pupils responded that they get the help they want in lessons 'most of the time'.

93% (68%) of pupils responded that they think they are getting better at school work 'most of the time'.

97% (93%) of pupils said they have an adult they can talk to if they have worries or are upset.

0% (11%) of pupils responded that they feel scared to be at school because of other children.