Parkside Community School is a secondary school in Chesterfield, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Parkside Community School currently has around 585 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.6% boys and 48.4% girls. Around 47.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (79%) , including 22% who stay in school sixth forms and 56% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Boythorpe Avenue, Chesterfield, S40 2NS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Riggott |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112961 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 600 |
| Number of Pupils: | 585 |
| Number of Boys: | 302 |
| Number of Girls: | 283 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | - not rated | 127 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecotes Primary Academy Whitecotes Lane , Walton S40 3HJ | - not rated | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecotes Primary School Whitecotes Lane , Walton S40 3HJ | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 681 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | - not rated | 2,317 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 2,709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG | - not rated | 1,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent School 42 Newbold Road , S41 7PL | - not rated | 1,446 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Chesterfield) Step Forward Educational Trust , Unit 26 Vanguard Trading Estate S40 2TZ | - not rated | 1,789 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 1,866 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | - not rated | 1,866 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.