The Park Community School

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityDevon
AddressPark Lane, EX32 9AX
URN146094

School Census

Total 1448
Girls/Boys 739/709
Girls/Boys Ratio 51.0%/49.0%
% pupils where English not first language 3.8%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 304
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 7.5%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
24/01/2023 Requires improvement
23/05/2017 Requires improvement
Inspection Date 24/01/2023
Quality of Education Requires improvement
Behaviour and Attitudes Requires improvement
Personal Development Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement
Inspection Date 23/05/2017
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Requires improvement

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 48
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 48.40%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 63.00%
Entering EBacc 52.80%
EBacc average point score 4.4
Progress 8 -0.13
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 45.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 44%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 59%
Entering EBacc 50%
EBacc average point score 4.07
Progress 8 -0.24
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 50
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 54%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 65%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.47
Progress 8 -0.23

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications350
As first preference268
As second preference70
As third preference12
Total Offers Made277
first preference offers268
second preference offers8
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications370
As first preference294
As second preference62
As third preference13
Total Offers Made294
first preference offers294
second preference offers0
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.12%
Total Applications402
As first preference324
As second preference67
As third preference11
Total Offers Made290
first preference offers289
second preference offers0
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications410
As first preference326
As second preference61
As third preference17
Total Offers Made294
first preference offers293
second preference offers1
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.11%
Total Applications396
As first preference324
As second preference62
As third preference10
Total Offers Made296
first preference offers293
second preference offers3
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree47%
disagree15%
strongly disagree14%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree18%
agree53%
disagree17%
strongly disagree11%
don't know0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree11%
agree41%
disagree27%
strongly disagree16%
don't know6%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree11%
disagree15%
strongly disagree9%
don't know5%
not applicable54%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree17%
agree40%
disagree29%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree24%
agree28%
disagree17%
strongly disagree12%
don't know2%
not applicable17%
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 agree8%
agree18%
disagree32%
strongly disagree42%
dont know0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree33%
agree40%
disagree14%
strongly disagree5%
don't know8%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree27%
agree43%
disagree19%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree30%
agree47%
disagree15%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree34%
agree58%
disagree7%
strongly disagree1%
don't know0%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree50%
agree47%
disagree2%
strongly disagree2%
don't know0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree22%
agree37%
disagree24%
strongly disagree8%
don't know9%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes62%
no38%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin89.8%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.9%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.8%
african ethnic origin0.8%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin90.6%
any other white background ethnic origin2.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.2%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.9%
any other mixed background ethnic origin0.8%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.6%

Nearby Schools

Newport Community School Primary Academy

(0.34 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed

Address: Landkey Road, , EX32 9BW

The Lampard Community School

(0.51 mi)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Age: 5-16, Gender: Mixed

Address: St John's Lane, , EX32 9DD