Free tool for schools

Understand the barriers your disadvantaged pupils face

Three questionnaires. One analysis framework. A clear picture of where to focus your pupil premium strategy.

Access the analysis framework → See the questionnaires
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Run the questionnaires Free to download. Use them on paper, in Microsoft Forms, or directly in the browser.
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Upload or enter your data Import directly from a Microsoft Forms export, or enter scores manually.
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Get your priority picture A triangulated view of the barriers your disadvantaged pupils face, with evidence-based actions.
Step one

Three questionnaires — free, no sign-up required

Gather voice from pupils, parents, and staff. Each questionnaire takes 5–10 minutes and is designed to surface barriers without stigma or blame.

Pupil voice

Pupil questionnaire

Explores readiness to learn, belonging, access to resources, and trust in adults — without asking directly about money.

12 questions  ·  Years 5–13
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Parent / carer voice

Parent questionnaire

Surfaces financial pressures, home learning conditions, and the family's relationship with school — in plain, accessible language.

10 questions  ·  All families
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Staff voice

Staff questionnaire

Asks staff to reflect honestly on their awareness, confidence, and school systems around supporting disadvantaged pupils.

11 questions  ·  All staff
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Using Microsoft Forms? All three questionnaires work with Forms. Download responses as Excel and use the data importer to feed results directly into the analysis framework.

Step two

The analysis framework — free with registration

Enter or import your questionnaire scores and get a prioritised view of the barriers — triangulated across all three voices.

  • Seven barrier domains mapped across pupil, parent and staff voice
  • Triangulation logic that weights findings where multiple voices agree
  • Evidence-based actions linked to EEF, Poverty Proofing, and DfE guidance
  • Radar chart showing your school's barrier profile at a glance
  • Print-ready analysis you can take straight to leadership
Register free and access the framework →

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Close the Gaps

Need a deeper picture of your school's disadvantage context?

Our school socio-economic reports map the specific disadvantage profile of your community — the factors shaping the barriers your pupils face — with tailored recommendations for your context and cohort.

Detailed socio-economic mapping of your school community
Cross-referenced against attainment, attendance, and exclusion data
Tailored strategic recommendations, not generic guidance
Written by practitioners with 20+ years in high-deprivation settings
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