Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Parkside School, Norwich

College Road, Norwich, NR2 3JA

A Outstanding-rated special school in Norwich where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Foundation special school

Pupils

189

Ages

7-18

FSM

53.1%

Capacity

170

Ofsted

Outstanding

Oct 2012

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

0.0%

Writing

0.0%

Maths

0.0%

RWM Combined

0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

N/A

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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Location & Area

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About The Parkside School, Norwich

The Parkside School, Norwich is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2012 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 12 responses), 92% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 189 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: College Road, Norwich, NR2 3JA | More schools in Norfolk

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Parkside School, Norwich, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2025 — Standards maintained
Jan 2020 — School remains Outstanding
Oct 2012 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Parkside School, Norwich

What is The Parkside School, Norwich's Ofsted rating?

The Parkside School, Norwich received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2012 inspection.

What do parents say about The Parkside School, Norwich?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 12 responses): 92% of parents would recommend The Parkside School, Norwich.

What are The Parkside School, Norwich's latest exam results?

The Parkside School, Norwich: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is The Parkside School, Norwich located?

The Parkside School, Norwich is a secondary school in Norwich, Norfolk (NR2 3JA).

How many pupils attend The Parkside School, Norwich?

The Parkside School, Norwich has around 189 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare The Parkside School, Norwich with other schools?

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