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Park View School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew Finley

corporate_farePARK VIEW ACADEMY

location_onChester le Street, DH3 3QA

language Visit Website phone 1913882248

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,608

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Attainment 8

46.4

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GCSE Rank

#14 in County Durham

#1,480 of 3,216 nationally

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Park View School is a Academy converter secondary school in Chester le Street, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Park View School is an academy converter in Chester le Street, County Durham, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PARK VIEW ACADEMY. The school has approximately 1,617 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4, placing the school #14 in County Durham and #1,480 of 3,216 nationally. 39.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 18.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 45.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.18 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.0:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

46.4

Grade 5+ E&M

39.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)18.9%

Entering EBacc15.80%

EBacc APS3.78

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.80%

EBacc APS4.25

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.37

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.64

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc66%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS4.32

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.6%

Achieving A*–A17.9%

Achieving A*–B45.1%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.5%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.60%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate97.60%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate96.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

08 April 2025

Inspection Report

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14 December 2022

Inspection Report

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18 June 2019

Inspection Report

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10 November 2015

Inspection Report

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05 December 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

6 Evaluations

2025-04-08

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-12-14

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-06-18

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2015-11-10

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2012-12-05

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2008-04-24

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.5%(57 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,617 pupils. During this period, there were 90 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,617	90	5.6%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,631	96	5.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,618	101	6.2%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,622	94	5.8%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,639	68	4.1%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,605	150	9.3%	6.6%	3
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,608	131	8.1%	6.4%	3
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,623	112	6.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,636	96	5.9%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,650	148	9.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,671	123	7.4%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,549	67	4.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,550	14	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,563	79	5.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,519	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,519	69	4.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,524	46	3.0%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,468	40	2.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,472	45	3.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,469	34	2.3%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,398	30	2.1%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,404	30	2.1%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,403	35	2.5%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,376	30	2.2%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,378	29	2.1%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,380	29	2.1%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 48 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 34 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 14 pupils

Physical Disability 7 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

21.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree27%

agree42%

disagree18%

strongly disagree10%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree28%

agree36%

disagree23%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree24%

disagree16%

strongly disagree13%

not applicable18%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree16%

disagree13%

strongly disagree39%

dont know8%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree37%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree36%

agree43%

disagree9%

strongly disagree9%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree40%

disagree14%

strongly disagree6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree42%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree45%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know7%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree35%

disagree14%

strongly disagree11%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham

Tanfield School

Durham Johnston Comprehensive School

Belmont Community School

The Academy at Shotton Hall

Easington Academy