SecondaryData as of May 2026

Park View School

Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3QA

A Good-rated secondary school in Chester le Street.

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Pupils

1,617

Ages

11-18

FSM

23.7%

Attainment 8

46.4

Ofsted

Good

Apr 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

46.4

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

19.9%

Basics 9-5

39.7%

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

15.8%

EBacc APS

3.78

EBacc 9-5

9.8%

EBacc 9-4

12.4%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

32.92

A*-A Grades

17.9%

A*-B Grades

45.1%

AAB+ %

12.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 224 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Park View School

Park View School is a secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 136 responses), 77% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.4. The school has around 1,617 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3QA | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Park View School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Apr 2025 — Good
Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
Dec 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Park View School

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Frequently asked questions about Park View School

What is Park View School's Ofsted rating?

Park View School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Park View School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 136 responses): 77% of parents would recommend Park View School.

What are Park View School's latest exam results?

Park View School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Park View School located?

Park View School is a secondary school in Chester le Street, County Durham (DH3 3QA).

How many pupils attend Park View School?

Park View School has around 1,617 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Park View School with other schools?

View Park View School'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 County Durham.