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Parkside Community School

Academy converter · Chesterfield · S40 2NS

Ages 11–16 · 587 pupils · Derbyshire

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Ofsted

Needs attention

Attainment 8

36.8

Overall absence

11.8%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Needs attention

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementNeeds attention
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.39
−20+2
Attainment 836.8
English & maths grade 5+29%
English & maths grade 4+49%
EBacc entry25%

EBacc APS: 3.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.2%
Unauthorised6.3%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
6.1%
Enrolments in measure
625

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

104

Places offered

112

1st-preference offers

104

Total preferences (any rank)
167
Preferred offers (top 3)
109
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill98%

587 pupils · 600 places

Pupils on roll
587
Boys / girls
314 / 273
School capacity
600
Capacity fill
587 / 600 (98%)
Free school meals
58.6%
FSM pupils
344
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Embark Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Andrew Kelly

Location

Address
Boythorpe Avenue, Boythorpe
Postcode
S40 2NS
Town
Chesterfield
County
Derbyshire
Local authority
Derbyshire
District
Chesterfield
Constituency
Chesterfield
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, 587 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 58.6%.

Open schools in Chesterfield
85
Secondary schools in Chesterfield
11
Academies among open schools in Chesterfield
48% (41)
Open schools in S40
15
Secondary in S40
2
Open schools in Derbyshire LA
454
Secondary in Derbyshire LA
45

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in ChesterfieldNear S40

  • Brookfield Community School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Chesterfield · S40 3NS · Derbyshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att852.2
    • P80.3
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence7.6%

    1.3 miles away

  • Outwood Academy Newbold

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Chesterfield · S41 8BA · Derbyshire

    Ages 11–18

    • Att848.5
    • P80.4
    • EM5+53%
    • Absence6.6%

    1.5 miles away

  • Outwood Academy Hasland Hall

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Chesterfield · S41 0LP · Derbyshire

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.0
    • P8-0.2
    • EM5+52%
    • Absence7.6%

    1.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Andrew Kelly
Telephone
01246273458
Website
www.parkside.derbyshire.sch.uk

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