Parkside Community School
URN: 149370 • Chesterfield S40 2NS
Overview
- Name
- Parkside Community School
- URN
- 149370
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 27.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Andrew Kelly (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01246273458
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield S40 2NS
Summary
Parkside Community School is a mixed secondary academy located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 572 pupils and a capacity of 600. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to make informed choices that positively impact their futures. Its ethos emphasises self-reflection and community responsibility, aiming to ensure that every child achieves their full potential, regardless of socio-economic background.
The curriculum at Parkside is designed to provide a comprehensive education that promotes academic excellence and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and physical wellbeing, offering various support services to enhance students' overall growth. Additionally, Parkside is committed to developing individual character and cultural capital, preparing students to contribute positively to society.
In April 2023, Parkside Community School joined the Embark Federation Multi-Academy Trust, further strengthening its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement. The school actively collaborates with families and local stakeholders to create a nurturing environment that prioritises the needs of its pupils.
The curriculum at Parkside is designed to provide a comprehensive education that promotes academic excellence and personal development. The school places a strong emphasis on social, emotional, and physical wellbeing, offering various support services to enhance students' overall growth. Additionally, Parkside is committed to developing individual character and cultural capital, preparing students to contribute positively to society.
In April 2023, Parkside Community School joined the Embark Federation Multi-Academy Trust, further strengthening its commitment to educational excellence and community engagement. The school actively collaborates with families and local stakeholders to create a nurturing environment that prioritises the needs of its pupils.
Useful links
- School Complaints Procedure (download)
- EMBARK Annual Reports (other)
- Financial Information (other)
- School Email (other)
- Arbor (other)
- Parkside Staff Portal (other)
- Staff Remote Access (other)
- Performance Tables (other)
- Derbyshire Term Dates (other)
- Educake (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (74.6)
- Brookfield Community School (62.3)
- Tupton Hall School (59.5)
- Outwood Academy Hasland Hall (54.7)
- Outwood Academy Newbold (54.5)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 572
- Boys
- 313
- Girls
- 259
- FSM %
- 50.30
- Open date
- 2023-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 572 | 313 | 259 | 600 | 50.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 601 | 313 | 288 | 600 | 47.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 600 |
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