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Parkside School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,140 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in June 2023. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Wellspring Academy Trust. (Beacon Academy is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Progress.
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is below average.
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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