The National Parent Survey 2026
Read The National Parent Survey 2026
“Our National Parent Survey gives parents a voice. They are the missing piece of the jigsaw in schools, and our research shows their views, hopes and struggles. We will work to make sure parents are heard by schools and Government.”
Frank Young, Parentkind CEO
Behind every data point is a parent
With the generous support of our National Parent Survey Patrons
We are grateful to our 2026 National Parent Survey patrons The Guinness Partnership, VentureEd Solutions and the Independent Schools Council, for their support in helping us amplify the voices of parents across the UK. Their backing enables us to reach more families, build a richer picture of parents’ experiences and priorities, and ensure that parent voice continues to inform the conversations and decisions that affect children, families and education.
Supported by
The Times and The Sunday Times supports the 2026 National Parent Survey and helps us ensure that the views and experiences of parents reach a wider national audience. Their support helps bring greater visibility to the issues that matter most to families and strengthens the contribution of parent voice to public debate.
Access the survey data
If you’d like to request access to the National Parent Survey data, please get in touch using the form below.
You will receive the data tables for the research, providing percentage breakdowns for each question and splits of the data by geographic and demographic factors.
Discover insights from past National Parent Surveys
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In 2025, Parentkind commissioned YouGov to survey 5,866 parents of school-age children, generating more than 134,000 insights into what parents are really thinking.
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The National Parent Survey 2024 put the views and voices of UK parents front and centre. Over 5,000 parents took the time to share their experiences with us and the challenges they face every day as a parent.
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The National Parent Survey, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Parentkind, revealed that one in four parents are struggling with the everyday costs of sending their children to school, rising to half of parents with children entitled to free school meals.
About the National Parent Survey
The National Parent Survey is the UK’s largest annual parent poll. In 2026, Parentkind commissioned YouGov to survey 6,053 parents of school-age children, gathering insights into what parents are really thinking. We’re proud that our large parent sample gives us strong evidence of parents’ challenges across the UK.
Supported this year by The Times and The Sunday Times, the poll puts the spotlight on a wide range of topical issues, offering anyone with an interest in what parents are thinking an authoritative, up-to-date insight into the views of parents across the UK.
As the voice of parents in education, Parentkind makes the survey findings freely available to give parents a voice in education debates.
