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Park View School

Church Chare, Chester le Street, DH3 3QA

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Apr 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.146.4
2023/2447.546.4
2024/2546.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.040.00
2023/24-0.140.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

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Nearby secondary schools

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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.

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

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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