Parkside Primary School, based in Chingford, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Parkside Primary School currently has around 666 pupils on roll, which is about 106% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 22.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.6%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with other white pupils forming the largest group at around 27.3%. white british pupils make up about 23.7% , followed by other mixed at 16.8%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 21 Wellington Avenue, Chingford, E4 6RE |
| Website: | www.parksideprimaryschool.org |
| Telephone: | 02085594278 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Waltham Forest |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lisa Cousins-Keuning |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103081 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 666 |
| Number of Boys: | 358 |
| Number of Girls: | 308 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.6% | 8.2% |
| Other White | 27.30% | 182 |
| White British | 23.70% | 158 |
| Other Mixed | 16.80% | 112 |
| Pakistani | 6.60% | 44 |
| Other Asian | 4.80% | 32 |
| Other Black | 4.50% | 30 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 26 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.60% | 17 |
| African | 2.30% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 11 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 1.40% | 9 |
| Chinese | 1.10% | 7 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Gardens Nursery 82 Peel Close , Chingford E4 6XQ | - not rated | 35 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Primary School 21 Wellington Avenue , E4 6RE | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lime Academy Larkswood New Road , E4 8ET | 3out of 4 | 893 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkswood Primary School New Road , E4 8ET | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkswood Junior School New Road , Chingford E4 8ET | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkswood Infants' School New Road , E4 8ET | - not rated | 893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chingford Foundation School Nevin Drive , Chingford E4 7LT | - not rated | 791 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathcote School & Science College Normanton Park , Chingford E4 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,980 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | - not rated | 2,399 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highams Park School 34 Handsworth Avenue , Highams Park E4 9PJ | 3out of 4 | 2,399 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Hadley 143 South Street , EN3 4PX | 3out of 4 | 2,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Davis School 5 Oaks Grove , Chingford E4 6EY | - not rated | 1,805 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Normanhurst School 68-74 Station Road , North Chingford E4 7BA | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waltham Forest Inclusion Centre Hawkward Lodge Centre , Yardley Lane E4 7RS | - not rated | 2,083 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Key Stage 3 Short Stay School/ AP Burnside Avenue , E4 8YJ | - not rated | 2,113 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Burnside Secondary PRU Burnside Avenue , 2 Burnside Avenue E4 8YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.