# Parkside Community Primary School — Borehamwood, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs Emma May-Finnegan

## Contact

- **Address:** Aycliffe Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
- **Phone:** 0208 387 3000
- **Website:** https://parkside.herts.sch.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/borehamwood/parkside-community-primary-school-7175

## About

A place of aspiration, inspiration and nurture. We truly believe that the pupils at our school are being inspired towards a bright future because of the opportunities that are open to them through the care that they receive from our highly dedicated and professional staff.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2020
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2020

## Recent parent reviews

- **4/5** — Room for improvement: I love the ethos of the school and the staff are all very friendly. However, I've found the communication to be a bit patchy at times. My child is enjoying their time at Parkside, but I do think the school could do more to engage with parents. *(Jun 2023)*
- **5/5** — A great school with a wonderful community!: My child loves attending Parkside Primary and the teachers are all so supportive and enthusiastic. I've been impressed with the school's commitment to the arts, especially the music and drama programs. The facilities are great too! *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — Best school ever!: I was a bit skeptical about sending my child to Parkside, but I've been blown away by the quality of teaching and the care the staff show to the kids. The school's focus on social and emotional learning is fantastic. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Absolutely wonderful school!: My daughter attended Parkside from reception to year 2 and had an amazing time. The staff are so caring and supportive, and the facilities are top-notch. We love the values of aspiration, inspiration, and nurture that the school embodies. *(Sep 2022)*

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