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Parkside School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted
personMrs Katharine Needham
corporate_fareWELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
location_onBradford, BD13 5AD
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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2023

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Attainment 8

36.7

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GCSE Rank

#24 in Bradford

#2,901 of 3,216 nationally

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Parkside School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bradford, serving ages 11-18. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Parkside School is an academy converter in Bradford, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,102 pupils on roll, of whom 25% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7, placing the school #24 in Bradford and #2,901 of 3,216 nationally. 22.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 12 A-level subjects. 17.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 4.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.26 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 28.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25
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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025
Progress 8 Score

-

Attainment 8

36.7

Grade 5+ E&M

22.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.3%
Entering EBacc37.10%
EBacc APS3.18
2024
Progress 8 Score

-0.86

vs National Avg
Attainment 8

36.9

Grade 5+ E&M

-%

Entering EBacc48.50%
EBacc APS3.17
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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

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%
Apprenticeships5%
Employment2%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%
2024
Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%
Apprenticeships9%
Employment3%
Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%
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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025
A-Level Value Added

-0.26

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

31

Grade Breakdown
Achieving A*–A4.5%
Achieving A*–B17.0%
VA Banding Below average
Retention rate96.8%
A-level subjects offered12
2024
A-Level Value Added

-0.12

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C

Students

21

Retention rate95.20%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

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Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations
S5 Inspection EIF
Inadequate
Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour
Inadequate
Development
Requires improvement
Leadership
Inadequate
None EIF
Good
Education
No Judgement
Behaviour
No Judgement
Development
No Judgement
Leadership
Good

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