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Parkside Community School

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Parkside Community School

Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe, Chesterfield, S40 2NS

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Pupils
572
Ages
11-16
FSM
50.3%
Attainment 8
40.9
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.7%
Basics 9-5
31.5%

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 for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.3%
EBacc APS
3.56
EBacc 9-5
13.0%
EBacc 9-4
18.5%
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About Parkside Community School

Parkside Community School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. The school has around 572 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, S40 2NS | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Good (predecessor: Parkside Community School)
  2. Apr 2017 — Good (predecessor: Parkside Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Parkside Community School

What is Parkside Community School's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Community School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Parkside Community School's latest exam results?
Parkside Community School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Parkside Community School located?
Parkside Community School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, Derbyshire (S40 2NS).
How many pupils attend Parkside Community School?
Parkside Community School has around 572 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Parkside Community School with other schools?
View Parkside Community 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 Derbyshire.