Parkside School
URN: 150001 • Bradford BD13 5AD
Overview
- Name
- Parkside School
- URN
- 150001
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robin Ghosal (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01535272752
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parkside Terrace, Bradford BD13 5AD
Summary
Parkside School, located in Bradford, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,102 students and a capacity of 1,374. As part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering strong relationships and making a positive impact on the lives of its students and the local community. The leadership has introduced several initiatives, including a new school uniform and a revised school day, aimed at enhancing the overall educational experience.
The curriculum at Parkside is designed to be broad and enriching, encouraging students to engage with a wide range of subjects and activities. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and enrichment, particularly through its E&A curriculum, which aims to inspire students in Key Stage 3 and support their aspirations in Key Stage 4. This holistic approach helps students develop essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future challenges.
Parkside School also prioritises student well-being and support, with a focus on good manners, behaviour, and hard work. The school offers various resources for parents and carers, including access to the Arbor portal for communication and updates, ensuring a collaborative approach to education within the community.
The curriculum at Parkside is designed to be broad and enriching, encouraging students to engage with a wide range of subjects and activities. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and enrichment, particularly through its E&A curriculum, which aims to inspire students in Key Stage 3 and support their aspirations in Key Stage 4. This holistic approach helps students develop essential skills and knowledge, preparing them for future challenges.
Parkside School also prioritises student well-being and support, with a focus on good manners, behaviour, and hard work. The school offers various resources for parents and carers, including access to the Arbor portal for communication and updates, ensuring a collaborative approach to education within the community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1374
- Pupils
- 1102
- Boys
- 572
- Girls
- 530
- FSM %
- 24.00
- Open date
- 2023-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1102 | 572 | 530 | 1374 | 24.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1144 | 603 | 541 | 1374 | 20.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1113 |
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