SISRA Online : References

We are constantly receiving feedback from schools using SISRA Online. We have listed some of their quotes for you here; you can use the drop-down lists to filter the quotes for a specific role or school area.

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"Just to let you know, our Leadership Team and Heads of Subjects are very impressed with SISRA"

Joan Maddison, Exams Officer, Waldegrave School, Richmond Upon Thames.

"This service has transformed the way that we use data in our school. It has allowed us to meet the requirements of tracking our focus groups with ease for all staff - not just the data manager! Excellent support from SISRA staff too!"

Sandra Muir, Assistant Head Teacher, Churchfields School, Swindon.

"The best school data analysis package I have ever seen, saving hours of analysis, from a company that listens carefully to and responds to development requests from schools."

Dr. Colin Kirkman, Deputy Head Teacher, Westlands School, Torbay.

"We are delighted with the SISRA package and intend to use it extensively during the coming year. We are new users of SISRA online this year and have been most impressed by the facilities offered. Your Support has been excellent and we have found the range of analytical tools and filters easy to access, so that within minutes of uploading our data we were able to produce exactly the analysis we required."

Judith Jordan, Data Manager, Walton School, Staffs.

"You would not believe the hours this is saving me. Had an Ofsted inspection the other week who were really impressed with the instant access to all the up to date data, and the way the DfE groups can be analysed."

James Jackson, Assistant Head Teacher, Warlingham School, Surrey.

"The big difference for me with SISRA was the very sophisticated user interface contrasted with the simplicity of setting it up in the first place. This is a very well written, user friendly software."

Carolyn Shipton, Project Leader - Student Tracking, John Of Gaunt School, Wiltshire.

"SISRA is a powerful and flexible resource which allows us to analyse the data quickly and easily. The online support is second to none."

David Smith, Senior Assistant Headteacher, St Thomas More Catholic School, Walsall.

"SISRA is the answer to school's KS4 data-tracking prayers. It allows you to move swiftly at the click of a mouse from school analysis, to subject then set analysis to digging down to student level."

John Philip, Deputy Head Teacher, Little Heath School, West Berkshire.

"This will save me vast amounts of time and opens up ways of analysing and targeting pupils for intervention that I had only dreamed of!"

Mike Garbett, Assistant Head Teacher, Aldridge School, Walsall.

"SISRA is a great package, it is easy to use and has great functionality. Not only this but it also comes with excellent support."

Rebecca Foxton, Assistant School Business Manager, Highfield Humanities College, Blackpool.

"SISRA is a Data Manager's god send!"

Sarah Woodward, Data Manager, East Leake Academy, Nottinghamshire.

"Superbly well thought-out and user friendly. Does exactly what we need it to!"

Paul Hughes, Data Manager, St Francis of Assisi CTC, Walsall.

"Great service, highly recommended "

Jamie Jardine, Assistant Head Teacher, The Heath School, Halton.

"Uploading the data to SISRA on results day was a dream and I know of colleagues, in different parts of the world, who successfully accessed the data on the day."

Neil Butcher, Deputy Head Teacher, Weydon School, Surrey.

"Excellent product. Have found it very useful and it makes the job a lot easier for people who are not confident with data analysis. Support has been excellent."

Paul Ackers, Assistant Head Teacher, St Michaels C of E, Sefton.

"What does SISRA stand for? I'd say: Simple Inputs. Stunning Reporting. Astounding."

Keith Ellery, Assistant Head Teacher, Sneyd Community School, Walsall.

"The head teacher is delighted (by both the level of analysis possible and the graphical presentation techniques used) and the deputy rates SISRA online as much more exciting than reading the papers on a Sunday morning!"

Judith Jordan, Data Manager, Walton School, Staffs.

"Our user's (the Curriculum Teams) are over the moon with SISRA."

Emlyn Wright, Assistant Head Teacher, Weatherhead High School, Wirral.

"Feedback from our Faculty Leaders has been positive. They like the ability to get analyses without having to do the number crunching and this allows more time to look at reasons through evaluating the effects of key groups of students."

Kevin Allen, Assistant Head Teacher, NCHS, Staffordshire.

"Our Teachers LOVE IT, what more is there to say!! Support and Service is still 100%."

Jane Peck, Admin/Data Manager, The Market Weighton School, East Riding of Yorkshire.

"Just thought I’d let you know that we have installed SISRA at Bristol Brunel Academy and I am a happy man. It’s the assessment information tool I’ve been looking for, for years."

Armando Di-Finizio, Principal, Bristol Brunel Academy, Bristol.

"We are absolutely delighted that we purchased a subscription to SISRA Online. The package is easy to use and actually does what it promises to do, a rare thing these days! "

Michael Surtees, Deputy Head Teacher, Madeley High School, Staffs.

"The most important thing I would like to say is that it is so good to receive such fantastic help and support. "

Jane Peck, Admin/Data Manager, The Market Weighton School, East Yorkshire.

"I am delighted with the product and quality of the information/reports. I continue to be greatly impressed by the service and support provided by your organisation."

David Foxen, Data Manager, Walney School, Cumbria.

"Can I take this opportunity to state that we are really impressed with SISRA and are starting to use it more and more. Your technical support, in particular, is exceptional. "

Pete Britton, Data Manager, Chorlton High, Manchester.

"The SISRA staff seem to have done their research on what a school needs from its data management software! All of the useful headline figures are there for generating the return to the LEA much faster than our own spreadsheets can on results day; but there are also very useful reports which can be used on a day-to-day basis in school."

Paul Hughes, Data Manager, St Francis of Assisi CTC, Walsall.

"The support we have received has been second to none and we would recommend the package unreservedly. We are convinced it offers real benefits for both staff and pupils and will help us achieve our aim of making that difficult step from a good school to an outstanding one."

Michael Surtees, Deputy Head Teacher, Madeley High School, Staffs.

"Easy to use, training provided was excellent. Reports are indepth and easy to access. "

Laura Hipkin, Data Officer, Arrow Vale High School, Redditch.

"I have been thoroughly impressed with the functionality of the service. It gives very quick and easy analysis of results in a most user friendly and visually appealing fashion. In addition, the company is very keen to develop the suite even further and is only too happy to respond to requests from schools. I have been spreading the word amongst headteacher colleagues and they are equally impressed."

Ken Gibson, Head Teacher, Harton Technology College, South Tyneside.

"The biggest plus is the significant reduction in workload for faculty leaders. Information is now produced for them at the touch of a button. We would certainly recommend your programme unreservedly."

J.A. Hayes, Deputy Head Teacher, Broadgreen High School, Liverpool.

"Immediate Technical Support is a huge plus!"

Liz Jackson, Data Team Leader, Cotham School, Bristol.

"I would just like to say that I have been incredibly impressed with all aspects of SISRA – not least the quality of support; it’s unparalleled in my experience. I would strongly recommend SISRA to any school!"

Tim Ennion, Assistant Head Teacher, Noadswood School, Hampshire.

"Allows results to be analysed effectively and efficiently. Access for Heads of Department makes them more accountable and has improved self evaluation. Support is excellent."

Ann Kingman, Assistant Head Teacher, Weston Road High School, Staffordshire.

"Just started using Sisra, the online help is brilliant. I can already see the amount of time that this peace of software will save me."

Jeanette Reynolds, Data & Information Manager, Brookfield Community School, Derbyshire.

"SISRA is a phenomenally useful tool for heads of department within the school to track their different classes. Mock data can be inputted quickly, then reports accessed by all users for class-level progress vs target analysis."

Paul Hughes, Data Manager, St Francis of Assisi CTC, Walsall.

"Having only started using SISRA since the beginning of this academic year I am amazed at the impact it has had on both the senior leadership team and the middle leaders. It has made the data easily accessible for all and meant they are really able to identify and target particular groups. I would thoroughly recommend it."

Richard Kearsey, Deputy Head Teacher, Prospect School, Reading.

"I wish I had known about SISRA a few years ago, it would have saved endless template creation in SIMS."

Ingrid Hopson, Information Services Manager, George Abbot School, Surrey.

"We have been very impressed with SISRA and the support we have received."

Rachael Hill, Data Manager, Clifton Community Arts School, Rotherham.

"Excellent live support - queries always answered quickly and efficiently. Would recommend SISRA to other schools."

Claire Hartley, Data Manager, Eckington School, Derbyshire.

"The SISRA sytem is very user friendly and I have needed little guidance, however when I have contacted SISRA the service has been fantastic. "

Danielle Norman, Data Manager, Unity City Academy, Middlesbrough.

"I love SISRA, like Masterchef, it has changed our lives!"

Margaret Rude, Assistant Head Teacher, St Aelreds, St Helens.

"Don't hesitate! It will be the best decision you ever made."

Rebecca Hill, Data Manager, Highfields School, Derbyshire.

"I am thrilled with the way SISRA has made such a difference to our data analysis. The online help are fantastic and have never failed to deliver."

Debbie Le Moigne, Exams Officer/Data Manager, Wyvern College, Wiltshire.

"SISRA is one of the most proactive and professional organisations I have ever had dealings with and I do feel empowered."

Amanda King, Data Manager, North Leamington School, Warwickshire.

"What an excellent package, with equally excellent support."

Dave Green, Data Manager, The Willink School, West Berkshire.

"Really impressed with how the system has made our mock exam data so accessible. Credit where it’s due and the system does exactly what it says on the tin. I am genuinely pleased with it."

Phil Tibbetts, Head Teacher, The Market Weighton School, York.

"I love SISRA, I keep telling anyone who will listen how FAB it is and how much time it will save me."

Gabrielle Sears, Deputy Head Teacher, Hall Green School, Birmingham.

"Staff are very supportive. The fact that some of your staff have worked in schools using SISRA in the same environment as me helps them understand the customer's point of view better."

Sharon Anderson, Senior Business Support Officer (Data & Assessment), Batley Business & Enterprise College, Kirklees.

"SISRA is a powerful visual tool allowing you to track student progress and performance. Based on the internet you can access anywhere and anytime."

John Philip, Deputy Head Teacher, Little Heath School, West Berkshire.

"SISRA is an invaluable tool to analyse and disseminate grade information. I’m confident that the continued development will expand SISRA’s value even further. The technical team are clearly committed to the very highest level of support on and off-line. I would recommend SISRA to any school seeking to simplify data analysis."

Brian Tolkien, Data Manager, Cox Green School, Maidenhead.

"We have been very pleased with the reports. Very clear, attractive and the summary tables are excellent."

Ian Carroll, Head Teacher, Banovallum School, Lincolnshire.

"Brilliant 'live support' service. Quick, easy and efficient way to get answers to queries."

Gill Freemantle, Exams Officer, Amery Hill School, Hampshire.

"An excellent, responsive service. I would highly recommend it."

Paul Moss, Assistant Head Teacher, Clayton Hall Business & Language College, Staffordshire.

"SISRA proved a great success this year for the GCSE results and all members of staff have praised the system."

Sara Gill, Exam Support Officer, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe, Derbyshire.

"SISRA is making my job so much easier to analyse where we are with data and to intervene. Best programme we have purchased!"

Mark Colton, Assistant Head Teacher, Bridlington School Sports College, East Riding.

"SISRA has been very well received in our school and has saved hours of work for Middle and Senior Managers involved in self-evaluation freeing colleagues to concentrate on analysis and evaluation rather than calculation. Spot on! "

T B Roche, Head Teacher, Dronfield Henry Fanshawe, Derbyshire.

"A powerful time saving school results analysis tool, allowing Senior Leaders an accurate, efficient and consistent approach to assessing students GCSE performance across the curriculum. "

Jonathan Cosgrove, Assistant Head Teacher, Fairfield High School for Girls, Tameside.

"Without doubt one of the biggest steps forward in student tracking in the last 5 years. Its accesibility for subject leaders and year leaders is second to none."

Julia Maunder, Deputy Head Teacher, Bradon Forest School, Wiltshire.

"This software will transform my workload and allow a level of analysis to be able to transform student attainment."

Stuart Cresswell, Assistant Head teacher, Stuart Bathurst Catholic High School, Sandwell.

"SISRA helped our school through our last Ofsted. They were impressed at how quick we could answer their questions and show reports to back it up."

Helen Waltho, Data Manager, Paulet High School, Staffordshire.

"Can I once again congratulate the team on a fantastic product. Once all results data was uploaded the quality and depth of analysis was outstanding. We have managed to factor in all the Diploma results and produce a detailed report that has covered all bases. This had been done efficiently and with a speed that SIMS could never match."

David Foxen, Data Manager, Walney School, Cumbria.