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Parkside Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Parkside Academy
- Secondary
- Greater Willington DL15 0QF
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from an effective curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Leaders have high expectations for pupils鈥� behaviour.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to provide clear explanations.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders consider staff workload and ensure that a range of well-being initiatives are in place.
Strengths and Challenges: Some pupils find it hard to link different elements of knowledge together.
Opportunities for Involvement: There is a range of activities in which pupils can participate, such as the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is dealt with swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have developed a broad range of strategies to support pupils who do misbehave.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is infrequent in the school. When it does happen, it is dealt with swiftly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff ensure that all pupils are valued members of the community.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wide range of activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award and sports leaders鈥� events.
Career Counselling Services: The school offers a varied careers programme. This is included in dedicated lesson time, whole-school events and tutor time.
Managing and Supporting SEND: The school provides an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with SEND.
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Parkside Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 918 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 45% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We appreciate your consideration of Parkside Academy as a potential secondary school if you are a prospective parent or student. You can learn more about the school on our V.L.E. if you are a current parent or student. While we place a strong emphasis on success, we also think that students should enjoy their education and take advantage of a variety of opportunities in a dynamic environment. We feel that we do this for our students, and Ofsted concurs, giving the school its top rating of "Outstanding." We encourage the students we teach to lead healthy lifestyles and to treat others with respect and decency. The school has a serene and focused atmosphere that best represents our spirit of aspiration, effort, and success. Our students are our most valuable resource, and the attention and support we give them helps them build confidence and skills that help prepare them for life after school. Many of them have already volunteered their time and energy in student leadership and fundraising activities for charities. They leave us as accomplished, successful young adults who are intelligent, courteous, dependable, and eager. We sincerely hope that you will collaborate with us to achieve our goal of making this excellent institution even better.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.2 | - | 14.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 45% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.02 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 80% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 31% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% 22 | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 12 | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% 4 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% 12 | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 6 | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 13 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% 13 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.05 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 39% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 47% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 21% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 50% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 32% | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.95% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Parkside Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1