Parkside Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
AddressHall Lane Estate, DL15 0QF
URN137903

School Census

Total 965
Girls/Boys 465/500
Girls/Boys Ratio 48.2%/51.8%
% pupils where English not first language 0.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 334
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.4%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
19/09/2023 Good
14/03/2011 Outstanding
Inspection Date 19/09/2023
Quality of Education Good
Behaviour and Attitudes Good
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 14/03/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Outstanding

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 42.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 32.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 53.30%
Entering EBacc 20.10%
EBacc average point score 3.55
Progress 8 0.01
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 45%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 61%
Entering EBacc 38%
EBacc average point score 4.04
Progress 8 0.01
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 49.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 58%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 72%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.18
Progress 8 0.16

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications283
As first preference159
As second preference94
As third preference30
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers159
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications280
As first preference146
As second preference99
As third preference35
Total Offers Made163
first preference offers146
second preference offers10
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.17%
Total Applications365
As first preference225
As second preference109
As third preference31
Total Offers Made196
first preference offers192
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.03%
Total Applications344
As first preference223
As second preference86
As third preference35
Total Offers Made220
first preference offers216
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications306
As first preference195
As second preference80
As third preference31
Total Offers Made203
first preference offers193
second preference offers8
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications318
As first preference193
As second preference98
As third preference27
Total Offers Made195
first preference offers193
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications238
As first preference161
As second preference57
As third preference20
Total Offers Made169
first preference offers161
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications208
As first preference142
As second preference50
As third preference16
Total Offers Made146
first preference offers142
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications221
As first preference186
As second preference29
As third preference6
Total Offers Made186
first preference offers186
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications183
As first preference156
As second preference19
As third preference8
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers156
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications202
As first preference146
As second preference40
As third preference16
Total Offers Made147
first preference offers146
second preference offers1
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree17%
agree51%
disagree14%
strongly disagree17%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree16%
agree53%
disagree18%
strongly disagree11%
don't know2%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree10%
agree40%
disagree30%
strongly disagree15%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree8%
agree12%
disagree16%
strongly disagree15%
don't know5%
not applicable45%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree12%
agree37%
disagree34%
strongly disagree13%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree19%
agree28%
disagree23%
strongly disagree17%
don't know2%
not applicable11%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes33%
no67%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree33%
agree17%
disagree13%
strongly disagree23%
dont know15%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree24%
agree41%
disagree14%
strongly disagree10%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree24%
agree45%
disagree14%
strongly disagree9%
don't know8%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree16%
agree42%
disagree27%
strongly disagree12%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree57%
disagree12%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree33%
agree55%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree19%
agree36%
disagree22%
strongly disagree11%
don't know12%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes62%
no38%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin96.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin95.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1%

Nearby Schools

St Stephen's Church of England Primary School

(0.12 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Hall Lane, , DL15 0QH

Willington Primary School

(0.26 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Chapel Street, , DL15 0EQ

Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington

(0.57 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Cumberland Terrace,, , DL15 0PB