Parkside Community School

URN: 112961 • Chesterfield S40 2NS

Overview

Name
Parkside Community School
URN
112961
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Ben Riggott (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield S40 2NS

Summary

Parkside Community School is a mixed community secondary school located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 585 pupils and a capacity of 600. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment where every child can achieve their full potential, regardless of their socio-economic background. The ethos of the school revolves around helping students make informed choices that positively impact their futures, promoting self-reflection and personal responsibility.

The curriculum at Parkside is designed to deliver excellence in learning, ensuring that all students make exceptional academic progress. The school places a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and physical well-being, providing various support services to assist pupils and their families. Additionally, Parkside Community School became a member of the Embark Federation Multi-Academy Trust in April 2023, enhancing its governance and collaborative opportunities.

Parkside's strong governance, led by a dedicated group of governors, ensures accountability and strategic direction for the school. The governing body actively engages with the school community, striving to improve educational standards and outcomes for all pupils. The school is deeply rooted in its local community, aiming to cultivate character and cultural capital among its students.

Key details

LA
Derbyshire
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
600
Pupils
585
Boys
302
Girls
283
FSM %
47.00
Open date
Close date
2023-03-31
Last Ofsted
2022-09-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Derbyshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 585 302 283 600 47.00
2024-09-11 585 302 283 600 47.00
2023-09-11 570 282 288 600 44.90
2022-09-11 570 282 288 600 44.90
2021-09-11 496 250 246 600 42.10
2020-09-11 482 225 257 628 37.10

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