Parkside School
URN: 132217 • Bradford BD13 5AD
Overview
- Name
- Parkside School
- URN
- 132217
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Katharine Needham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Parkside Terrace, Bradford BD13 5AD
Summary
Parkside School, located in Bradford, is a mixed foundation secondary school with a current enrollment of 1,167 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,113. As part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to fostering strong relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of its students and the local community. The school emphasizes the importance of good manners, oracy, and excellent behaviour alongside academic achievement.
The curriculum at Parkside School is designed to inspire and challenge students, providing a broad and rich educational experience. Key Stage 3 focuses on engaging and aspiring students, while Key Stage 4 encourages them to endeavour and achieve. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a variety of enrichment activities aimed at personal development, ensuring students are well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Parkside School is committed to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The school promotes a culture of well-being and safety, with initiatives in place for safeguarding and anti-bullying. Overall, Parkside School strives to create a thriving community where every student can succeed.
The curriculum at Parkside School is designed to inspire and challenge students, providing a broad and rich educational experience. Key Stage 3 focuses on engaging and aspiring students, while Key Stage 4 encourages them to endeavour and achieve. In addition to academic subjects, the school offers a variety of enrichment activities aimed at personal development, ensuring students are well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
Parkside School is committed to supporting all students, including those with special educational needs and disabilities. The school promotes a culture of well-being and safety, with initiatives in place for safeguarding and anti-bullying. Overall, Parkside School strives to create a thriving community where every student can succeed.
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Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1113
- Pupils
- 1167
- Boys
- 618
- Girls
- 549
- FSM %
- 18.70
- Open date
- 2000-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1167 | 618 | 549 | 1113 | 18.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1167 | 618 | 549 | 1113 | 18.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1165 | 621 | 544 | 1113 | 17.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1165 | 621 | 544 | 1113 | 17.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1114 | 584 | 530 | 1113 | 16.20 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1050 | 540 | 510 | 1053 | 13.20 |
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