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Parkside School
Parkside Terrace, Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 5AD, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,102
Capacity
1,374
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of Inadequate, this secondary school faces significant challenges, reflected in its low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 36.7 and only 43% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While 60% of pupils progress to university, only 18% attend top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in academic outcomes. Parents should carefully consider these factors when evaluating options for their children.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 36.7 | Bottom 10% 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%. | 43% | Bottom 6% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 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%. | 37% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 12% | Bottom 27% 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%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 55 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
White Other2.2%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Black African0.8%
Asian Indian0.6%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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53.82743, -1.89245 · BD13 5AD
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN150001
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.parksideschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Parkside School rated by Ofsted?
Parkside School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Parkside School a good school?
Parkside School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 School in GCSEs?
Parkside School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.7. 43% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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