Parkside Primary Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Barnsley |
| Address | Midland Road, S71 4QP |
| School Website | www.parksideacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1226722416 |
| URN | 139084 |
School Census
| Total | 248 |
| Girls/Boys | 119/129 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.0%/52.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 65 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.3% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 09/12/2014 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 09/12/2014 | Good |
| 15/02/2011 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/12/2014 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/02/2011 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 85 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 108.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 4.3 |
| Writing Progress | 3.5 |
| Maths Progress | 4.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 55% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% |
| Reading | 106.0 |
| Maths | 108.0 |
| Reading Progress | 0.6 |
| Writing Progress | -2.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 3.0 |
| Writing Progress | 2.7 |
| Maths Progress | 2.3 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.33% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 86 |
| As First Preference | 40 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.85% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 23 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 27 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.57% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.44% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 69 |
| As First Preference | 36 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 26 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 70 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 57 |
| As First Preference | 26 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 12 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 25 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 37 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 10 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 23 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 43 |
| As First Preference | 19 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 18 |
| Total Offers Made | 22 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 19 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 17% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 37% |
| no | 63% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 80% |
| no | 20% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
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