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Parkside Community School
Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 2NS, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.6 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
572
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 76% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. While 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 28%, indicating room for improvement in broader curriculum engagement. Overall, parents can expect a supportive environment with decent outcomes for their children.
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Last inspected: 5 April 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 41.0 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.5%
Black African3.5%
White Other3.1%
Mixed Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Indian1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Location
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53.22990, -1.43882 · S40 2NS
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149370
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkside Community School rated by Ofsted?
Parkside Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 April 2017.
Is Parkside Community School a good school?
Parkside Community School scores 27.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% 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 School in GCSEs?
Parkside Community School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.0. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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