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Parkside Academy

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Parkside Academy

Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, DL15 0QF

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Pupils
881
Ages
11-16
FSM
39.4%
Attainment 8
46.8
Ofsted
Good
Sept 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.8
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
21.8%
Basics 9-5
55.7%

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
32.2%
EBacc APS
4.00
EBacc 9-5
17.8%
EBacc 9-4
24.1%
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About Parkside Academy

Parkside Academy is a secondary school in Crook, County Durham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. The school has around 881 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Hall Lane Estate, Crook, DL15 0QF | More schools in County Durham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Sept 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2011 — Outstanding (predecessor: Parkside Sports College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Parkside Academy

What is Parkside Academy's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Parkside Academy's latest exam results?
Parkside Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.8. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Parkside Academy located?
Parkside Academy is a secondary school in Crook, County Durham (DL15 0QF).
How many pupils attend Parkside Academy?
Parkside Academy has around 881 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Parkside Academy with other schools?
View Parkside Academy'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.