Secondary
Ofsted Good
About Parkside Community School
Parkside Community School is a small 11–16 secondary school in Chesterfield that provides a broad and ambitious curriculum, full of high-quality and expertly planned learning experiences. Our school is truly inclusive and focuses on the wellbeing and progress of every child to unlock potential. We have high ambitions for all our students and encourage them to be the best version of themselves in everything they do.
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Key Facts
Head/Principal
Mr A Kelly
Rating Breakdown
Based on published reviews
Safety & Security
3.5
Teaching Quality
3.2
Communication
3.7
Student Wellbeing
3.2
Facilities
3.5
School Workforce
Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025
Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
17.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Excellent
33.7
Teachers (FTE)
Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.
Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)
Exam performance data • 2023-2024
36.8
Attainment 8
Average grade across 8 subjects
-0.39
Progress 8
Below average
28.6%
English & Maths 9-5
Strong pass in both
49.2%
English & Maths 9-4
Standard pass in both
Additional Information
24.6% entered EBacc
14.3% achieved EBacc
126 pupils in cohort
Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables
Reviews 7
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 26, 2023
3.0
"Parkside "
Some parts of the school are amazing. Especially tye science department. That is probably one of the best parts of the school. One thing that they could improve on is dealing with microagressions and their food
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
2/5
Facilities
4/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Oct 10, 2022
2.0
"I don’t know😭"
At school is kinda normal ig. But at times it can be tough and bad. Teachers don’t care if I was having a panic attack they barely help, but at least they try. And I felt like passing out and I had to stay behind afterschool. I get bullied all the time and they do NOTHING about it. So I just gave up, because all they did was exclude the person for a week then they came back 10x worser, then they put them in a diff school 3 month trial to see if they are better, and they still bully me. And this other person keeps threatening to beat me and my friend up! Like why!!! And they still do nothing about it, all I did was wrote a statement and they did nothing and that person is still at it. So I’d say this school is pretty bad. They don’t even care!
Safety & Wellbeing
2/5
Teaching & Learning
2/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
3/5
E
Emily S
Unconfirmed
Parent
Sep 15, 2022
5.0
"Excellent School, Friendly Community"
I've been really impressed with Parkside Community School. The staff are so welcoming and supportive, especially the pastoral team. My son feels safe and happy at school, which is all that a parent can ask for.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Aug 16, 2022
1.0
"Terrible school honestly"
Teachers are rubbish
School dinners are rubbish
Only 1 set of toilets are allowed to be used by students at break (not enough)
School dinners are rubbish
Only 1 set of toilets are allowed to be used by students at break (not enough)
Safety & Wellbeing
1/5
Teaching & Learning
1/5
Communication
1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
1/5
Facilities
1/5
P
Parent
Unconfirmed
Parent
Apr 19, 2022
4.0
"My review "
It's alright . It's not very good at dealing with homophobia or racism but it's really good at teaching people . I went from grade 1 to grade 4s in every thing
Safety & Wellbeing
3/5
Teaching & Learning
4/5
Communication
3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
3/5
Facilities
4/5
D
David C
Unconfirmed
Parent
Jun 22, 2021
5.0
"Top-Notch Education and Values"
Parkside Community School has exceeded my expectations in every way. The academic standards are high, but it's the values and ethos of the school that really shine through. My daughter is thriving here and I'm so grateful for the support of the teachers and the community.
Safety & Wellbeing
5/5
Teaching & Learning
5/5
Communication
5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
5/5
Facilities
5/5
S
Sarah G
Unconfirmed
Parent
Mar 1, 2020
4.0
"Mixed Bag of Experiences"
I have mixed feelings about Parkside Community School. On the one hand, my child had some excellent teachers and the school's focus on wellbeing was really beneficial. However, I felt that the school could do more to prepare students for exams and there were some issues with communication. Overall, I'm glad I sent my child there, but I've seen areas for improvement.
Safety & Wellbeing
4/5
Teaching & Learning
3/5
Communication
4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing
4/5
Facilities
4/5
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