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Parkside Community College

Parkside Community College, Cambridge
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Parkside Community College

Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH

A Outstanding-rated secondary school in Cambridge.

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Pupils
694
Ages
11-16
FSM
18.0%
Attainment 8
63.4
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2017

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
63.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
51.3%
Basics 9-5
78.1%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
85.9%
EBacc APS
6.33
EBacc 9-5
68.0%
EBacc 9-4
78.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
0.0%
A*-B Grades
0.0%
AAB+ %
N/A

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% data available for 2024/25 only

Based on 18 students entered

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About Parkside Community College

Parkside Community College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.4. The school has around 694 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Parkside, Cambridge, CB1 1EH | More schools in Cambridgeshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Parkside Community College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — School remains Outstanding
  2. Mar 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Parkside Community College

What is Parkside Community College's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Community College received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Parkside Community College's latest exam results?
Parkside Community College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 63.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Parkside Community College located?
Parkside Community College is a secondary school in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire (CB1 1EH).
How many pupils attend Parkside Community College?
Parkside Community College has around 694 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Parkside Community College with other schools?
View Parkside Community College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Cambridgeshire.