Explore other schools in this area
See every school around CB1 1EH on an interactive map — Ofsted, phase filters, GCSE context where published, and Parent View themes.
Open schools map →🎓 SchoolSecondary
Parkside Community College
Parkside, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1EH, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.9 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
694
Capacity
660
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 6% nationally. The percentage of students attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 88%, while 78% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation for future studies. Additionally, 81% of pupils progress to university, with nearly half attending top-third institutions, reflecting the school's commitment to preparing students for higher education.
Explore this location
Start from postcode CB1 1EH — compare nearby schools or open the full live area report.
Explore the area around Parkside Community College
Crime trends, planning applications, licensed HMOs, roadworks, and neighbourhood context — the same postcode workflow LocaleIQ uses for moving and schools research.
Open area analysis →Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 22 March 2017Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 63.5 | Top 6% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 88% | Top 7% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 78% | Top 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 86% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 78% | Top 2% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 81% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 44% | Top 20% |
Based on 27 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British39.3%
White Other22.6%
Asian Chinese6.5%
Mixed W+Asian5.5%
Other4.5%
Mixed Other3.9%
Asian Other3.2%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Asian Bangladeshi1.3%
Black African1.0%
Black Other0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
Loading map…
52.20443, 0.12851 · CB1 1EH
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN136636
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parksidecc.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkside Community College rated by Ofsted?
Parkside Community College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2017.
Is Parkside Community College a good school?
Parkside Community College scores 94.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Parkside Community College in GCSEs?
Parkside Community College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 63.5. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near CB1 1EH?
Use the LocaleIQ map to explore all schools near CB1 1EH with Ofsted ratings, GCSE results, and parent reviews overlaid. You can filter by Primary, Secondary, Nursery or College.