Parkside Community College
URN: 136636 • Cambridge CB1 1EH
Overview
- Name
- Parkside Community College
- URN
- 136636
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 68.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dee Wallace (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01223712600
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parkside, Cambridge CB1 1EH
Summary
Parkside Community College is a mixed secondary academy located in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, with a current enrolment of 694 pupils, surpassing its capacity of 600. The college is part of the United Learning trust, which aims to provide high-quality education and support for all students. The school places a strong emphasis on its vision and values, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for learning.
The curriculum at Parkside Community College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal development. The college offers various programmes, including adult learning opportunities, to engage the wider community and promote lifelong learning.
With 18% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, Parkside Community College is committed to providing additional support through its Pupil Premium initiatives. The school prioritises safeguarding and has established governance structures to ensure the well-being and success of its students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at https://www.parksidecc.org.uk/.
The curriculum at Parkside Community College is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, encouraging academic achievement alongside personal development. The college offers various programmes, including adult learning opportunities, to engage the wider community and promote lifelong learning.
With 18% of its pupils eligible for free school meals, Parkside Community College is committed to providing additional support through its Pupil Premium initiatives. The school prioritises safeguarding and has established governance structures to ensure the well-being and success of its students. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at https://www.parksidecc.org.uk/.
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Nearby alternatives
- Comberton Village College (82.0)
- Swavesey Village College (77.1)
- Bottisham Village College (76.2)
- St Bede's Inter-Church School (75.6)
- Cambourne Village College (73.3)
Key details
- LA
- Cambridgeshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 694
- Boys
- 346
- Girls
- 348
- FSM %
- 18.00
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Cambridgeshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 694 | 346 | 348 | 600 | 18.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 735 | 371 | 364 | 600 | 17.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 678 | 324 | 354 | 600 | 13.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 678 | 324 | 354 | 600 | 13.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 694 | 319 | 375 | 600 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 713 | 330 | 383 | 600 | 11.20 |
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