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Park View School

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Park View School

Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3QA

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Pupils
1,617
Ages
11-18
FSM
23.7%
Attainment 8
46.4
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

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

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 224 students entered

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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). 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.

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Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2025 — Good
  2. Dec 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Dec 2012 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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.