Parkside School A GSG School
- Parkside School
The Manor
Stoke D'Abernon
Cobham
Surrey
KT11 3PX - Head: Ms Nicole Janssen
- T 01932 862749
- F 01932 860251
- E [email protected]
- W www.parkside-school.co.uk
- An independent school for boys aged from 2 to 13.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Surrey
- Pupils: 267
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £14,760 - £20,550 pa
- Open days: Individual tours, bespoke virtual tours and open events are held throughout the year.
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The head believes, ‘Traditional values such as politeness are character building, creating confident not arrogant boys.’ A popular and successful prep that sends boys off to the big name Surrey schools. Large grounds comfortably accommodate impressive sporting facilities. Parents say it's a school where ‘boys can be boys’. Two well-equipped science labs, draws teeming with a wide array of equipment. The head understands boys and what …
What the school says...
Parkside is a thriving preparatory school for boys aged from four to 13, with an onsite co-educational nursery. Set in over 45 acres of beautiful grounds on the outskirts of Cobham, and just a few minutes from the A3, the School provides a stimulating environment in which boys can learn, grow and develop. We focus on providing an education that allows the boys to make the most of their abilities, interests and talents so that they will progress to senior schools as confident and independent individuals, with a joy of learning.
Parkside School's dedication to innovative learning and development of interpersonal skills sets us apart as a beacon of educational excellence. This was recognised in our most recent ISI Inspection Report, September 2022, which deemed the school to be “excellent” in all areas. The report attributed this success to our focus on creative teaching, an innovative curriculum and a dedication to individual, personal development. We have just enjoyed our best set of Common Entrance exam results in the summer of 2023 :
English A*: 41% A* - A: 84% A* - B: 100%
Maths A*: 55% A* - A: 85% A* - B: 98%
Biology A*: 31% A* - A: 78% A* - B: 96%
Chemistry A*: 23% A* - A: 59% A* - B: 93%
Physics A*:31% A* - A: 74% A* - B: 93% ...Read more
Do you know this school?
The schools we choose, and what we say about them, are founded on parents’ views. If you know this school, please share your views with us.
Please login to post a comment.
Sports
Unusual sports
Polo
Shooting
What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmistress
Since 2019, Nicole Janssen, music degree and PGCE from Kingston, was previously deputy head at Longacre, Bramley and Calverton school, Newham (when it was voted most improved school in the country). She has also worked with the former Chief Inspector of Schools and Head of Ofsted, Sir Michael Wilshaw.
‘Approachable, honest, down to earth’ are some parental comments. Warm, friendly and confident, she cares about her pupils and ‘wants to invest in boys and give them a really good education’. Another parent commented, ‘She doesn’t beat around the bush, says what she thinks, it is brilliant as boys know exactly where they stand with her.’ One pupil said she tells you, ‘Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference and never, never give up.’ Teaches maths to...
Subscribe now for instant access to read The Good Schools Guide review.
Already subscribed? Login here.
Special Education Needs
We have a Learning Support Department which caters for the specific needs of our pupils. Currently we cater for pupils with Dyslexia and Dyspraxia seeing them on a one to one basis or in small groups when appropriate. The focus of the department is to give them the confidence to achieve their full potential and to develop strategies to deal with their difficulties. We also offer help with organisational skills and study skills. 10-09
Leavers' destinations
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charterhouse | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2 Art Scholarships; 2 Academic Scholarships; 1 Drama Scholarship; 1 Design Technology Scholarship; 2 Football Scholarships |
| King Edward's School Witley | 2024 | 4 | ||
| St John's School (Leatherhead) | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1 Academic Scholarship |
| Reed's School | 2024 | 3 | ||
| Halliford School | 2024 | 2 | ||
| Bede's Senior School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sports Scholarship |
| Box Hill School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Academic Scholarship |
| Cranleigh School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Lord Wandsworth College | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Sports Scholarship |
| Reigate Grammar School | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Royal Grammar School (Newcastle) | 2024 | 1 | ||
| Wellington School | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 1 Music Scholarship |
The Good Schools Guide newsletter
Educational insight in your inbox. Sign up for our popular newsletters.