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Parkside School

State school · Bradford, BD13 5AD
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,102 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,102 ·
Local authority
Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Robin Ghosal

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Cullingworth Village Primary School 17 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Denholme Primary School 11 %
Oxenhope CofE Primary School 9 %
Long Lee Primary School 9 %
Lees Primary School 9 %
Wilsden Primary School 9 %
Harden Primary School 7 %
Haworth Primary School 5 %
Oakworth Primary School 3 %
Keelham Primary School 3 %
Thornton Primary School 3 %
Ingrow Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
69%
LA avg.
71%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
24.8%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
31.51
LA avg.
33.30
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
67
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.18 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
12.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,102
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Parkside Terrace
Cullingworth
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD13 5AD
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Telephone: 01535 272752

Email: mail@parksideschool.net

Website: http://www.parksideschool.net

Local authority: Bradford Metropolitan District Council

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School data & information Parkside School Parkside Terrace, Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 5AD
1,102 Pupil numbers
24 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
67 Number of teachers
32 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
24.8%
LA avg.
37.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
36.90
LA avg.
41.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.86 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 3
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 125 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 65 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 3
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 195 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13.3%
LA avg.
14.3%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.51
LA avg.
33.30
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 12 C
Psychology GCE A level 6 B
Law GCE A level 8 C
History GCE A level 11 B
Film Studies GCE A level 6 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 17 B
Biology GCE A level 9 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Parkside School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 12 and has 12 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.18 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
12.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired Yes

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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