Parkview Academy
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 8 Approach Road Margate Kent CT9 2AN |
| Phone | 01843606817 |
| Reference Number | 144475 |
Parkview Academy is currently not meeting all of the independent school standards, having previously been judged as non-compliant in July 2025. This inspection aimed to monitor progress since that time, but it was found that the post-Ofsted action plan has not been effectively implemented. While some actions have been taken to address past weaknesses, there are still significant areas that require attention, particularly within the curriculum and assessment processes. Notably, there remain concerns about the curriculum's ability to adequately support pupils, especially those needing phonics and early reading support, leading to persistent gaps in their learning.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 7 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 0% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 100% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| Last Report Date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2026 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Nov 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2019 | Standard inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2018 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective and promote a positive culture.
- Leaders have developed curriculum policies for each subject.
- Teachers use strategies to check pupils' understanding during lessons.
Areas for Improvement
- Post-Ofsted action plan has not been implemented effectively.
- Curriculum is not effectively adapted to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Gaps in pupils' foundational knowledge in phonics and assessment processes remain.
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