Park View School

URN: 136971 • Chester le Street DH3 3QA

Overview

Name
Park View School
URN
136971
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
PARK VIEW ACADEMY
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
57.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew Finley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01913882248
Website
Visit
Address
Church Chare, Chester le Street DH3 3QA

Summary

Park View School is a mixed secondary academy located in Chester le Street, County Durham, with a current enrolment of 1,617 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,484. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, with 23.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals, reflecting its focus on accessibility and community engagement.

The curriculum at Park View School is designed to foster academic excellence while promoting personal development. The school offers a broad range of subjects and extracurricular activities, encouraging students to explore their interests and talents. This holistic approach aims to prepare students for future challenges, both academically and socially.

Park View School prides itself on its strong community ties and actively engages with parents and local organisations to enhance the educational experience. The school’s ethos centres on respect, responsibility, and resilience, ensuring that students not only achieve academically but also grow as well-rounded individuals. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at www.parkviewlearning.net.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
PARK VIEW ACADEMY
Capacity
1484
Pupils
1617
Boys
861
Girls
756
FSM %
23.70
Open date
2011-08-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-15
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1617 861 756 1484 23.70
2024-09-11 1622 864 758 1484 22.80
2023-09-11 1650 877 773 1484 19.40
2022-09-11 1650 877 773 1484 19.40
2021-09-11 1550 803 747 1484 17.70
2020-09-11 1519 801 718 1484 15.60

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