# Parkside Academy — Crook, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 3.2/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mrs K Armstrong

## Contact

- **Address:** Crook, United Kingdom
- **Phone:** 7825505
- **Website:** http://parksideacademy.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/crook/parkside-academy-13346

## About

Parkside is an excellent school which prides itself on being consistently one of the most successful schools within County Durham. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do. All staff are dedicated to delivering an exceptional quality of education for each individual student.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Sep 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Sep 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **2/5** — Good building, horrific excuse for a support system.: The school facilities are good for the area, it also has many genuinely good staff. However the support systems are non existent for 90% of the school, with all attention going to those who do not actually have any problems but instead cause disruption as they are attention seekers that have learnt that is the only way to get it. Good students are ignored in favor of the disruptors and bullying and more casual problems like derogatory language are horribly managed. *(Feb 2026)*
- **5/5** — Excellent facilities and pastoral support: We've been really impressed with Parkside Academy. The facilities are fantastic, and the staff are so supportive. My child has thrived in their environment, and we feel confident that they're in great hands. *(Jun 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some great aspects, but room for improvement: We've had a mixed experience at Parkside Academy. The teaching staff are generally excellent, and the school's commitment to student wellbeing is commendable. However, we've encountered some issues with communication and organisation, which have been frustrating at times. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Exceptional education and values: We sent our three children to Parkside Academy and couldn't be happier with the education they received. The school's focus on values such as aspiration, hard work, and achievement really resonated with us, and we're proud of the young people they've become. *(Dec 2021)*

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