Parkside Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hall Lane Estate Willington Crook County Durham DL15 0QF |
| Phone | 01388746396 |
| Reference Number | 137903 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 918 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.98%
Girls: 49.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 83 | 171 |
| 8 | 96 | 95 | 191 |
| 9 | 105 | 99 | 204 |
| 10 | 92 | 91 | 183 |
| 11 | 87 | 82 | 169 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Parkside Sports College | ||
| 2011-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2004-03-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.01 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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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.
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| Name | Distance |
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St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
Hall Lane, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QH |
0.11 miles |
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Willington Primary School
Chapel Street, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0EQ |
0.31 miles |
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Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
Cumberland Terrace,, Willington,, Crook,, County Durham, DL15 0PB |
0.54 miles |
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Sunnybrow Primary School
Hunwick Lane, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0LT |
0.75 miles |
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Byers Green Primary School
Wear View, Byers Green, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7PN |
1.25 miles |
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Hunwick Primary School
Church Lane, Hunwick, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0JX |
1.43 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Crook
Church Hill, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9DN |
2.13 miles |
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Crook Primary School
Croft Avenue, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8QG |
2.36 miles |
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Howden-le-Wear Primary School
School Street, Howden-le-Wear, Crook, County Durham, DL15 8HJ |
2.6 miles |
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Hartside Primary Academy
Hartside, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9NN |
2.64 miles |
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Stanley (Crook) Primary School
Wooley Terrace, Stanley Crook, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9AN |
2.9 miles |
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Peases West Academy
Billy Row, Crook, County Durham, DL15 9SZ |
3.04 miles |
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Etherley Lane Primary School
Clarence Gardens, Etherley Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7RB |
3.23 miles |
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Etherley Lane Nursery School
Hazel Grove, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7RF |
3.27 miles |
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Middlestone Moor Academy
Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA |
3.3 miles |
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Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA |
3.32 miles |
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Escomb Primary School
Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7SR |
3.45 miles |
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Evergreen Primary School
Warwick Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LS |
3.58 miles |
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King Street Primary School
High Grange Road, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6RA |
3.58 miles |
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St Chad's Catholic Primary School, Witton Park
The Baltic, Witton Park, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0EP |
3.65 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Grange Learning Centre
[Postcode DL15 0TY], Low Willington, County Durham, DL15 0TY |
1.15 miles |
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The Meadows School
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7QW |
2.93 miles |
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Whitworth Park Academy
Whitworth Lane, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7LN |
3.14 miles |
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King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ |
3.29 miles |
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The Oaks Secondary School
Rock Road, Spennymoor, DL16 7DB |
3.33 miles |
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Bishop Barrington Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA |
3.79 miles |
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Bishop Auckland College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JZ |
3.86 miles |
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St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT |
3.88 miles |
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The Independent Grammar School:Durham
Acton Road, Esh Winning, County Durham, DH7 9QF |
4.37 miles |
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Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW |
4.82 miles |