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Parkside Academy
Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF, County Durham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.4 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
881
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 44% nationally. A commendable 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, although the entry rate for the EBacc is relatively low at 32%. Overall, parents can find a supportive environment with above-average outcomes in key subjects.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 46.9 | Top 44% 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%. | 69% | Top 42% 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%. | 56% | Top 23% 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%. | 32% | Top 45% 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%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.4%
Mixed Other0.9%
Black African0.5%
White Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Mixed W+Asian0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
Other0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.70674, -1.68992 · DL15 0QF
School details
Local authorityCounty Durham
RegionNorth East
URN137903
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteparksideacademy.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkside Academy rated by Ofsted?
Parkside Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Parkside Academy a good school?
Parkside Academy scores 52.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 48% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
Parkside Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.9. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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