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Park View School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
AddressChurch Chare, DH3 3QA
School Websitewww.parkviewlearning.net
Telephone1913882248
URN136971

School Census

Total 1608
Girls/Boys 761/847
Girls/Boys Ratio 47.3%/52.7%
% pupils where English not first language 0.7%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 272
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/12/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.

Start DateOfsted Rating
14/12/2022 Requires improvement
05/12/2012 Good
Inspection Date 14/12/2022
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 05/12/2012
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Inspection DateInspection TypeInspection Report
08 April 2025School inspectionView
14 December 2022School inspection: Requires ImprovementView
18 June 2019Short inspectionView
10 November 2015Short inspectionView
05 December 2012Full inspection: GoodView
14 February 2012Academy conversion letterView

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 47.5
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 64.20%
Entering EBacc 49.80%
EBacc average point score 4.25
Progress 8 -0.14
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65%
Entering EBacc 52%
EBacc average point score 4.36
Progress 8 -0.03
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 69%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.64
Progress 8 -0.23

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications527
As first preference294
As second preference185
As third preference48
Total Offers Made238
first preference offers237
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications573
As first preference325
As second preference195
As third preference51
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers233
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications537
As first preference287
As second preference194
As third preference56
Total Offers Made234
first preference offers231
second preference offers2
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.40%
Total Applications606
As first preference324
As second preference242
As third preference40
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers231
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.41%
Total Applications566
As first preference328
As second preference186
As third preference52
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers233
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications620
As first preference342
As second preference226
As third preference52
Total Offers Made242
first preference offers237
second preference offers5
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications518
As first preference264
As second preference207
As third preference47
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers234
second preference offers3
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.16%
Total Applications516
As first preference254
As second preference210
As third preference52
Total Offers Made237
first preference offers219
second preference offers17
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications340
As first preference202
As second preference114
As third preference24
Total Offers Made216
first preference offers202
second preference offers11
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications369
As first preference223
As second preference116
As third preference30
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers223
second preference offers7
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications297
As first preference181
As second preference87
As third preference29
Total Offers Made188
first preference offers181
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree
39%
agree
38%
disagree
10%
strongly disagree
11%
don't know
1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree
42%
agree
38%
disagree
11%
strongly disagree
7%
don't know
2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree
27%
agree
42%
disagree
18%
strongly disagree
10%
don't know
3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree
9%
agree
12%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
8%
don't know
10%
not applicable
52%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree
28%
agree
36%
disagree
23%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree
29%
agree
24%
disagree
16%
strongly disagree
13%
don't know
0%
not applicable
18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes
18%
no
82%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree
24%
agree
16%
disagree
13%
strongly disagree
39%
dont know 8%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree
37%
agree
37%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree
36%
agree
43%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
9%
don't know
3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree
39%
agree
40%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
6%
don't know
0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree
42%
agree
42%
disagree
9%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree
44%
agree
45%
disagree
2%
strongly disagree
2%
don't know
7%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree
34%
agree
35%
disagree
14%
strongly disagree
11%
don't know
7%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes
74%
no
26%

Ethnicity

time period 2023-24
white british ethnic origin
95.1%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.2%
time period 2022-23
white british ethnic origin
96%
any other mixed background ethnic origin
1.1%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin
0.6%

Nearby Schools

Cestria Primary School

(0.09 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Church Chare, , DH3 3PZ

St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street

(0.22 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ropery Lane, , DH3 3PH

Red Rose Primary School

(0.43 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: York Terrace, Red Rose Primary School, DH3 3NA

Bullion Lane Primary School

(0.56 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Bullion Lane, , DH2 2DP