High School Survey Results
The LPP steering Group worked with the High School Depute to produce a survey for all pupils at McLaren High. Here are the results of that survey. The first set of results covers all pupils’ responses, and the second set is from pupils whose postcode fall within the Callander Community Council area. In total 154 pupils participated in the survey. This represents 24% of all McLaren High School pupils.
Q1. Do you think that Callander provides you with everything you need for a happy and healthy life?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Yes | 59% | 53% |
| No | 6% | 2% |
| It could be better | 35% | 44% |
Name 3 things that would make your life better. Top 5 comments (all pupils):
- Better choice of food shops
- Greater variety of shops
- Less litter
- Cycle or skate park
- Less traffic and better crossings
Name 3 things that would make your life better. Most suggested (Callander pupils):
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Better choice of shops
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Better sports infrastructure
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Cheaper access to the Astro pitch
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Better/more road crossings
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Better/cheaper lunch options
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Hang out space for young people
Q2. Do you think that young people should be more involved in decisions about Callander's future?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Yes | 48% | 58% |
| No | 7% | 9% |
| It could be better | 44% | 33% |
How could young people make their voices heard? Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Representation on community council
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More surveys, with feedback
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Young people’s newsletter
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Junior council
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Schools to represent pupils’ views to community
How could young people make their voices heard? Most suggested (Callander pupils):
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A young people’s council
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Yong person representative on Community Council
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More surveys – with feedback
Q3. Do you ever feel isolated?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Always | 5% | 7% |
| Sometimes | 38% | 44% |
| Rarely | 39% | 29% |
| Never |
17% | 20% |
What facilities, clubs, activities or events would improve the quality of your life? –Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Better out of school clubs or groups
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Better sports facilities and clubs
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Free access to the Astro pitch
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More football
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Better public transport links
What facilities, clubs, activities or events would improve the quality of your life? –Most suggested (Callander pupils):
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Better out of school clubs or groups
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Free access to the Astro pitch
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Skate Park
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Hang out space for young people
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Better public transport links
Q4. Do you think that as a community Callander supports diversity and equalities?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| No | 15% | 14% |
| Yes | 85% | 86% |
Q5. Are we doing enough in Callander to address the climate emergency?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Yes | 42% | 45% |
| No | 58% | 55% |
What sort of initiatives do you think we need to investigate? Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Solve the litter problem in town
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Reduce singe use plastics
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Raise awareness of the issue in the town
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Better (safer) cycling facilities
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More EV charging points
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Generate green energy
What sort of initiatives do you think we need to investigate? Most suggested (Callander pupils):
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Solve the litter problem in town
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Reduce singe use plastics
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Not sure is anything is being done here
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Nothing is being done here
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Generate green energy
Q6. Do you think that Callander is a forward thinking, innovative town?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Yes | 69% | 51% |
| No | 31% | 49% |
What 3 things would you like to see that would make Callander a more innovative town Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Better shops
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Greater climate change awareness
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Better provision for bikes and pedestrians
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Green energy generation
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Better sports pitches
What 3 things would you like to see that would make Callander a more innovative town? Most suggested (Callander pupils):
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Better shops
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Better sports facilities/free use of Astro
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More EV charging points
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Faster broadband
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Address climate change issues
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Football club
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Bike Track
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Cycle paths along main roads
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Town meetings
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More community events for all ages
Q7.Do you think there are enough music or arts activities or venues in Callander?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| No | 38% | 36% |
| Yes | 62% | 64% |
If you answered no, tell us what music or arts facilities you'd like to see in town. Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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An indoor space for performances
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More art exhibitions
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More art shops
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More festivals
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Music clubs
Q8. Do you think that the shops in our Main Street give you enough choice?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
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Yes - I can get everything I need from the Main Street |
32% | 18% |
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There's nothing that I want or like here so I go to bigger towns for shopping |
27% | 24% |
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I do most of my shopping online |
25% | 36% |
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I use a mixture of methods to buy what I need |
29% | 36% |
What types of shops or services are missing from Callander? Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Clothes shops
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Sports shops
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Bigger/better supermarkets
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Fast food outlets
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Greggs
What types of shops or services are missing from Callander? Most suggested (Callander pupils):
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Clothes shops
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Sports shops
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Bigger/better/cheaper supermarkets
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Big name brand shops
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Cosmetics shops
Q9. Do you think Callander's town centre is a welcoming, attractive place?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Yes | 82% | 89% |
| No | 18% | 11% |
What would make the town centre a better place to visit? Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Cleaner streets/less litter
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Better shopfronts
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A greater variety of shops
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Fewer empty shops
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More colour in the Main Street
What would make the town centre a better place to visit? Most suggested
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Cleaner streets/less litter
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A greater variety of shops
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More greenery/trees
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Street food stands
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Events and markets
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Make Ancaster square more attractive
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More colour in the Main Street
Q10. Do you like to spend time in the surrounding countryside? Tick all that apply to you
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
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Yes - It's the best thing about living here |
40% | 40% |
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Yes - I like to keep fit and active in the outside spaces |
44% | 49% |
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Yes - I am passionate about our natural environment |
36% | 40% |
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I'd like to spend more time outdoors but have problems accessing transport |
12% | 9% |
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I live with a disability. I'd like to spend more time outdoors but my access is restricted |
4% | 7% |
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No - I'm not interested in the countryside |
16% | 9% |
What additional outdoor activities do you think we could provide in Callander? Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Better access to the hills and mountains
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Better cycling facilities
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Better footpaths
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Skatepark
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Better public parks
What additional outdoor activities do you think we could provide in Callander? Most suggested
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Bike Park, tracks and trails
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Better quality footpaths and more walking routes
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Skatepark
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Netball/basketball courts
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Adventure club
Q11. Do you think there are enough job opportunities in Callander?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Yes | 25% | 27% |
| No | 12% | 18% |
| Don't know |
62% | 56% |
Q12. Do you think that the focus on tourism is helping or hindering Callander? Tick all those that apply to you.
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
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Tourism is important to our local economy |
68% | 71% |
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The focus on tourism restricts the choice of jobs and businesses in Callander |
9% | 13% |
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As a community we should create a more sustainable tourist industry, with a focus on our natural environment |
34% | 24% |
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Callander needs to attract fewer visitors - they impact on our quality of life |
18% | 22% |
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Callander needs to attract more visitors to support the local economy |
9% | 9% |
How could we change the nature of tourism in Callander? Top 5 comments (all pupils):
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Better tourist management in terms of:
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Numbers of people, and littering
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We don’t need to change anything
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More regular public transport
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Create a better public park/recreation space
Q13. Will free bus travel, from January 31st 2022, make it easier to get around?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Yes | 78% | 71% |
| No | 1% | 0% |
| It won't make any difference to me |
21% | 29% |
Q14. How far do you have to travel to school?
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| Less than 2 miles |
27% | 73% |
| 2 - 5 miles |
9% | 9% |
| 6 - 15 miles |
48% | 18% |
| 16 - 25 miles |
11% | 0% |
| Over 25 miles |
6% | 0% |
Q15. How do you travel to school? Tick all those that apply to you.
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
| I walk |
27% | 69% |
| I cycle |
3% | 4% |
| I get the school bus |
64% | 16% |
| I am driven to school by a parent or guardian |
17% | 31% |
| I get a lift from my friends' parent or guardian | 5% | 9% |
| I travel to school by taxi |
5% | 7% |
| Other (please specify) |
5% | 2% |
Q16.This question is for those who live within 5 miles of Callander. Do you think your route to school is safe and accessible? Tick all those that apply to you.
| All pupils | Callander pupils | |
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We need a safer walking route to school, away from the main roads |
37% | 42% |
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The footpaths we have now are potholed and poorly lit |
33% | 33% |
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My parent(s) drive me to school because they think it's too dangerous to walk |
8% | 21% |
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I'd like to cycle to school but I'd have to use the main roads |
12% | 13% |
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My parent(s) drive me to school because it takes too long to walk there |
25% | 8% |
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I'd cycle to school if there was somewhere secure to store my bike |
12% | 4% |
