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The Parkside School, Norwich

College Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR2 3JA, Norfolk


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
87.2 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
189
Capacity
170
Ages
718
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Summary

With an Outstanding Ofsted rating since 2012, this school demonstrates strong overall performance and high parent satisfaction, with 92% of respondents recommending it. Despite limited academic progress data, the school is highly rated compared to 87% of other institutions, indicating a positive environment for students aged 7-18.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 9 October 2012Exempt from re-inspection ⓘ
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.0%No UK data
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.0%No UK data
Parent View (12 responses)
4.0
My child is happy
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
92%
Bullying is dealt withParent View publishes % who disagree that bullying is dealt with — lower is better. Bar shows room for improvement (100% − disagree).
8% disagree
I'd recommend this school
92%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Good range of subjects
83%
Behaviour is good
83%
School keeps me informed
75%
School responds to concerns
75%
School has high expectations
75%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.8%
Mixed W+B African4.8%
Mixed Other3.2%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Other1.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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52.62789, 1.27022 · NR2 3JA

School details
Local authorityNorfolk
RegionEast of England
URN121262
School typeFoundation special school

Frequently asked questions
What is The Parkside School, Norwich rated by Ofsted?

The Parkside School, Norwich was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2012.

Is The Parkside School, Norwich a good school?

The Parkside School, Norwich scores 87.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

What do parents say about The Parkside School, Norwich?

Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Parkside School, Norwich receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.

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