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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Governance Information (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- Leave of Absence (sen)
- Senior Staff (sen)
- Open Events (calendar)
- School Prospectus (other)
- CEIAG Policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies and Statutory Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Hermitage School (70.2)
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy (64.5)
- Hermitage Academy (55.4)
- Lord Lawson of Beamish Community School (45.2)
- Park View Community School (45.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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