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 | 881 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.99%
Girls: 48.01% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 39.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 73 | 174 |
| 8 | 84 | 81 | 165 |
| 9 | 88 | 93 | 181 |
| 10 | 96 | 91 | 187 |
| 11 | 89 | 85 | 174 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| African | 0.5% |
| White, Other | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| White & Asian | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2023-09-19 | School inspection:GoodSchool inspection, PDF - 20 October 2023 |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 14 August 2012 |
| Previously as Parkside Sports College | |
| 2011-03-14 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 05 April 2011 |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 June 2008 |
| 2004-03-02 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 12 May 2004 |
| 2011-03-14 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 05 April 2011 |
| 2008-05-14 | Full inspection:SatisfactoryFull inspection, PDF - 09 June 2008 |
| 2004-03-02 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 12 May 2004 |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| 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 |
|
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 |
|
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 |
|
Etherley Lane Nursery School
Hazel Grove, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7RF |
3.27 miles |
|
Middlestone Moor Academy
Rock Road, Durham, County Durham, DL16 7DA |
3.3 miles |
|
Rosa Street Primary and Nursery Academy
Rosa Street, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7NA |
3.32 miles |
|
Escomb Primary School
Three Lane Ends, Escomb, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7SR |
3.45 miles |
|
Evergreen Primary School
Warwick Road, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6LS |
3.58 miles |
|
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 Academy
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 |
|
Ferryhill School
Merrington Road, Ferryhill, County Durham, DL17 8RW |
4.82 miles |