The results from the "attitude to reading" survey for primary schools can be invaluable in helping you to drive and encourage autonomous, positive reading engagement across your whole school, where reading for pleasure is embedded into everyday school life. This survey helps you to learn about a pupil's attitude towards reading and can help you understand what your pupils are really thinking and feeling.
Created in partnership with the School Library Association and the National Literacy Trust, this survey captures information about reading habits, perceptions and attitudes; ultimately enabling you to create a measure of a pupil's reading engagement and enjoyment levels. Here are some of the many ways the results of this survey can be used:
The estimated time to complete the survey is approximately 5 minutes. This concise timeframe allows for a quick assessment of students' attitudes towards reading, making it a convenient tool for schools to gather valuable insights efficiently.
Individual scores are generated based on responses to the survey, ranging from 2 to 53. The scoring system reflects a student's positive attitude and enjoyment of reading, informed by research demonstrating the link between literacy engagement and improved mental well-being.
Scores falling within 0-30% suggest low engagement, prompting actions such as encouraging positive attitudes through conversations and exploring interests. Scores in the 31-60% range indicate moderate engagement, prompting schools to maximise opportunities for reading for pleasure and assess book stock. Scores of 61-100% indicate high engagement, leading to actions sustaining positivity, extending the reading journey, and considering students as peer ambassadors.
The results guide the development of a comprehensive reading strategy for the entire school, inform decisions on book stock selection, and help identify students in need of extra support. The survey can be administered at different times to monitor the impact of reading interventions over time.
1.1. How often do you read outside school?
2.1. When you read, where do you read? (Choose all that apply)
3.1. Do you read with parents/carers, siblings or friends?
4.1. Whether reading or watching films, what are your favourite genres/types of story? (Choose all that apply)
5.1. What do you read? (Choose all that apply)
6.1. What is your favourite type of reading material (Messages/storybook, etc)?
7.1. Do you have a favourite book or story?
8.1. What is your favourite book or story?
9.1. When you've finished reading something, how do you choose what to read next? (Choose all that apply)
10.1. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I read because… It’s fun"
10.2. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I read because… Teachers tell me to"
10.3. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I read because… It will help me learn"
10.4. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I read because… My parents tell me to"
10.5. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I read because… It helps my writing"
11.1. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I only read when I have to"
11.2. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "Reading is cool"
11.3. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I cannot find things to read that interest me"
11.4. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I would be happy to be given a book as a present"
11.5. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "The more I read, the better I become at it"
11.6. Choose an answer for each of the statements below about reading. "I read to be better at school"
12.1. If you were given a book as a present, would you be...? (Choose all that apply)
13.1. How do you feel about starting a new book? (Choose all that apply)
14.1. Do you read during the holidays?
15.1. Do you have a card for the local library?
16.1. How often do you visit your local library?
17.1. Is the reason you're not a member of the library because...
18.1. Do your parents/carers have a card for the local library?
19.1. How do you/your family buy books? (Choose all that apply)
20.1. Have you been to a book shop (like Waterstones/WHSmith)?
21.1. How do you feel when you are asked to read to yourself?
22.1. How do you feel when you are asked to read out loud to the class?
23.1. How do you feel when you are asked to read to one person like a Teacher/Teaching Assistant?
The survey generates individual scores ranging from 2 to 53, with higher scores indicating greater engagement with reading. These scores measure a student's positive attitude and enjoyment of reading, providing valuable insights into their connection with literacy.
