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 |
Parkside Academy has received a 'Good' grading across all inspection categories in its first inspection since becoming an academy. The school demonstrates a commitment to providing a positive educational environment, where pupils feel happy and safe due to strong relationships established by staff. The curriculum is carefully designed and sequenced, particularly in core subjects like history, which fosters positive outcomes for many students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). However, some pupils struggle to apply their knowledge in various contexts, highlighting a need for improvement in this area.
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 | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 10 Aug 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Parkside Sports College | |
| 14 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
| 02 Mar 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from warm and positive relationships with staff.
- The school emphasizes the quality of education and personal development.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour lead to a calm and purposeful school environment.
- Effective support for SEND pupils enhances their learning experience.
- Leaders place a high priority on reading, employing well-trained staff for phonics intervention.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils find it hard to apply and connect their curriculum knowledge in different contexts.
- Many students do not fully engage with personal development opportunities offered by the school.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 67.8% |
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:
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 99 | 25 |
| Third Preference | 42 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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