Parkside Academy

URN: 137903 • Crook DL15 0QF

Overview

Name
Parkside Academy
URN
137903
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Kelly Armstrong (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01388746396
Website
Visit
Address
Hall Lane Estate, Crook DL15 0QF

Summary

Parkside Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Crook, County Durham, catering to students aged 11 to 16. With a current enrolment of 881 pupils and a capacity of 900, the school serves a community with significant levels of deprivation, as evidenced by 39.4% of students eligible for free school meals. The academy is committed to providing a high-quality education, fostering a calm and purposeful atmosphere that promotes aspiration, hard work, and achievement.

The school prides itself on its student-centred approach, ensuring that each pupil is valued and supported throughout their educational journey. Parkside Academy focuses on personal development alongside academic success, with a strong emphasis on traditional values such as respect and personal organisation. The staff are dedicated to nurturing students, helping them to become smart, polite, and reliable individuals who are well-prepared for their future.

Parkside Academy also encourages students to continue their education beyond the age of 16, with many progressing to local sixth forms and colleges. The school aims to develop strong partnerships with parents and the wider community, working collaboratively to enhance the educational experience for all students.

Key details

LA
County Durham
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
900
Pupils
881
Boys
458
Girls
423
FSM %
39.40
Open date
2012-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-09-20
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
County Durham

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 881 458 423 900 39.40
2024-09-11 918 468 450 900 37.60
2023-09-11 960 481 479 900 33.20
2022-09-11 960 481 479 900 33.20
2021-09-11 921 452 469 900 30.20
2020-09-11 886 436 450 900 28.60

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