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Parkfield School

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

personMrs Justine Hardie

corporate_fareREACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST

location_onChristchurch, BH23 6DF

language Visit Website phone 1202592530

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

492

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Attainment 8

39.6

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GCSE Rank

#20 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

#2,923 of 4,663 nationally

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Parkfield School is a Free schools secondary school in Christchurch, serving ages 4-19. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Parkfield School is a free schools in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It is part of REACH SOUTH ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 55 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.6, placing the school #20 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and #2,923 of 4,663 nationally. 45.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 12.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2024, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 8% achieving the higher standard.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 4.5:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 100.0%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

39.6

Grade 5+ E&M

45.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.8%

Entering EBacc10.90%

EBacc APS3.3

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.65

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25.80%

EBacc APS2.9

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.93

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

30.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS2.61

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS3.59

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.32

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc71%

EBacc APS4.34

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships8%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

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

Apprenticeships0%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

54%

LA 58%England 61%

Reading67% LA 69% · Eng 74%

Writing75% LA 70% · Eng 72%

Maths63% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

43%

LA 57%England 60%

Reading69% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing65% LA 68% · Eng 71%

Maths45% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Read SS

103

Maths SS

GPS SS

101

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.5

Read

LA -0.8

-3.4 to 0.4

-1.3

Write

LA -0.6

-3.1 to 0.5

-3.5

Maths

LA -0.7

-5.3 to -1.8

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

53%

LA 61%England 65%

Reading69% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Writing71% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths76% LA 75% · Eng 79%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

106

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.4

Read

LA -0.7

-3.2 to 0.5

-1.8

Write

LA -0.4

-3.5 to -0.1

-2.4

Maths

LA -0.5

-4.0 to -0.8

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 59%

Reading-% LA 68%

Writing-% LA 74%

Maths-% LA 71%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA -1.3

Write

LA -0.4

Maths

LA -0.9

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

10 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-10

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-10-18

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-04-21

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 55 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, 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)	55	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	56	2	3.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	338	23	6.8%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	368	42	11.4%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	375	69	18.4%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	454	54	11.9%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	492	54	11.0%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	496	50	10.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	496	34	6.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	504	54	10.7%	4.9%	3
2021/22 (Autumn term)	480	36	7.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	481	25	5.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	490	8	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	480	29	6.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	454	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	454	2	0.4%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	440	20	4.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	425	10	2.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	425	0	0.0%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	410	8	2.0%	3.8%	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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 2 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

61.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

57.0%Positive

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

11.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree6%

agree27%

disagree26%

strongly disagree31%

don't know10%

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

strongly agree10%

agree30%

disagree31%

strongly disagree26%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree20%

agree23%

disagree23%

strongly disagree23%

don't know2%

not applicable8%

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

yes31%

no69%

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

strongly agree14%

agree17%

disagree28%

strongly disagree39%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree10%

agree37%

disagree19%

strongly disagree13%

don't know21%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree34%

disagree23%

strongly disagree16%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree10%

agree37%

disagree31%

strongly disagree19%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree6%

agree50%

disagree21%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

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

strongly agree11%

agree51%

disagree17%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree11%

agree33%

disagree27%

strongly disagree20%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes45%

no55%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Primary Admission Trends

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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