Parkside Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 21 Wellington Avenue Chingford E4 6RE |
| Phone | 02085594278 |
| Reference Number | 103081 |
Parkside Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since its last inspection. The school fosters a caring and inclusive community where pupils, families, and staff feel proud to belong. Leaders set high aspirations for the students, who demonstrate enthusiasm in their learning and maintain excellent behavior. While the curriculum is ambitious and effectively delivered, there are some concerns regarding pupils' retention of subject-specific vocabulary, which requires further attention.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 666 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.75%
Girls: 46.25% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 2 | 48 | 40 | 88 |
| 3 | 48 | 41 | 89 |
| 4 | 41 | 49 | 90 |
| 5 | 52 | 39 | 91 |
| 6 | 41 | 41 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, Other | 27.3% |
| White, British | 23.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 16.8% |
| Pakistani | 6.6% |
| Asian, Other | 4.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 08 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 08 Mar 2023 | School inspection |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jan 2011 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Dec 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic and enjoy their lessons.
- Leaders have high aspirations and set clear expectations for behavior.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured.
- Reading skills are prioritized with effective phonics teaching.
- Well-trained staff provide high-quality support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils engage in a wide range of extracurricular activities.
- Staff feel well supported and valued in their roles.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teaching lacks sufficient opportunities for pupils to recap key vocabulary.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 72% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | ||
| Writing | -2 | ||
| Maths | -1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 49 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Lime Academy Larkswood
New Road, London, E4 8ET |
0.51 miles |
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Chingford CofE Primary School
King's Road, London, E4 7EY |
0.74 miles |
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Chase Lane Primary School
York Road, Chingford, London, E4 8LA |
0.78 miles |
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Longshaw Primary Academy
Longshaw Road, Chingford, London, E4 6LH |
0.83 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Station Road, Chingford, London, E4 7BJ |
0.86 miles |
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Ainslie Wood Primary School
140 Ainslie Wood Road, Waltham Forest, London, E4 9DD |
0.95 miles |
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Whitehall Primary School
90 Normanton Park, London, E4 6ES |
1.09 miles |
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Yardley Primary School
Hawkwood Crescent, London, E4 7PH |
1.16 miles |
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Salisbury Manor Primary School
4 Burnside Avenue, LONDON, E4 8YJ |
1.24 miles |
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Selwyn Primary School
105 Selwyn Avenue, London, E4 9NE |
1.37 miles |
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Handsworth Primary School
Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, E4 9PJ |
1.39 miles |
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Delta Primary School
Nightingale Road, 206A, Edmonton, Enfield, N9 8PT |
1.43 miles |
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Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
Cuckoo Hall Lane, London, N9 8DR |
1.47 miles |
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Eldon Primary School
Eldon Road, Edmonton, London, N9 8LG |
1.58 miles |
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Oakhill Primary School
Alders Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9PY |
1.6 miles |
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Alma Primary School
Alma Road, Ponders End, Enfield, EN3 4UQ |
1.64 miles |
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Woodford Green Primary School
Sunset Avenue, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0ST |
1.74 miles |
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St Antony's Catholic Primary School
Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TX |
1.76 miles |
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Walthamstow Primary Academy
Billet Road, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
1.77 miles |
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Bancroft's Preparatory School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
1.79 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Chingford Foundation School
Nevin Drive, Chingford, London, E4 7LT |
0.45 miles |
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Normanhurst School
68-74 Station Road, London, E4 7BA |
1.04 miles |
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Heathcote School & Science College
Normanton Park, Chingford, London, E4 6ES |
1.13 miles |
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Highams Park School
34 Handsworth Avenue, Highams Park, London, Essex, E4 9PJ |
1.36 miles |
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South Chingford Foundation School
Stadium Close, Chingford, London, E4 8SG |
1.42 miles |
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AIM Academy North London
34 Turin Road, London, N9 8DQ |
1.46 miles |
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Joseph Clarke School
Vincent Road, London, E4 9PP |
1.48 miles |
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Oasis Academy Hadley
143 South Street, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4PX |
1.58 miles |
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Trinity Catholic High School
Mornington Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 0TP |
1.62 miles |
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Bancroft's School
611-627 High Road, Woodford Green, IG8 0RF |
1.79 miles |
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Walthamstow Academy
Billet Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5DP |
1.82 miles |
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Woodford County High School
High Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 9LA |
1.87 miles |
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Lime Academy Hornbeam
Folly Lane, Walthamstow, London, E17 5NT |
1.88 miles |
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Alternative Centre of Education
45/51 Market Square, Edmonton Green, London, London, N9 0TZ |
1.91 miles |
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Sir George Monoux College
Chingford Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 5AA |
2.05 miles |
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Heron Hall Academy
Queensway, Ponders End, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 4SA |
2.13 miles |
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Frederick Bremer School
Siddeley Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4EY |
2.17 miles |
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Whitefield School
Macdonald Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4AZ |
2.18 miles |
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Waverley School
105 The Ride, Enfield, Middlesex, EN3 7DL |
2.21 miles |
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Waltham Forest College
Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4JB |
2.35 miles |