Northern Ireland Kids Life and Times Survey: 2026

Year: 2026
Module: Integrated Education
Variable: INTTHREE

Looking at the list below, what THREE things do you think were most important to your parents or guardians when they were choosing the school you will go to in September? Remember you can only choose the THREE most important. [Multiple Response Table]

	%
The school is easy to get to	40
The school is a grammar school	23
I have a brother or sister who goes to the school	26
The school has a good reputation (everyone says it is a good school)	54
The school is attended by a mix of pupils from Catholic, Protestant and other religious backgrounds	10
The school is attended by children from different countries and/or who speak different languages	6
The school can provide extra help to pupils who need it	30
The subjects taught in the school	24
Some of my friends go to the school	24
The extra activities they have including the sports they play	16
The school has good facilities and is modern	9
Good pastoral care - teachers listen to pupils and make them feel safe and supported	26
Something else	2

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Results for boys and girls

	%
	Boy	Girl
The school is easy to get to	43	37
The school is a grammar school	26	20
I have a brother or sister who goes to the school	28	25
The school has a good reputation (everyone says it is a good school)	56	52
The school is attended by a mix of pupils from Catholic, Protestant and other religious backgrounds	10	9
The school is attended by children from different countries and/or who speak different languages	6	6
The school can provide extra help to pupils who need it	25	35
The subjects taught in the school	26	23
Some of my friends go to the school	24	23
The extra activities they have including the sports they play	15	17
The school has good facilities and is modern	9	9
Good pastoral care - teachers listen to pupils and make them feel safe and supported	18	34
Something else	2	3

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