Parkside Academy

About Parkside Academy

Parkside Academy is an academy converter in Crook, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 881 pupils on roll. It is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 43.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

County Durham →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

881 / 900 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Hall Lane Estate, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF

Phone

01388746396

Headteacher

Kelly Armstrong

Website

http://parksideacademy.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parkside Academy?

Parkside Academy is an academy converter in Crook, County Durham, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Parkside Academy have?

Parkside Academy has 881 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parkside Academy's Ofsted rating?

Parkside Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Parkside Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Parkside Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Is Parkside Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Parkside Academy is part of ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Parkside Academy?

Parkside Academy is located at Hall Lane Estate, Crook, County Durham, DL15 0QF.