Parkside Primary School is a primary school in Stafford, serving pupils aged 2 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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 339 pupils on roll, which is about 108% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.8% boys and 47.2% girls. Around 11.8% 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 3.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.5%).
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: | Bradshaw Way, Stafford, ST16 1TH |
| Website: | www.parkside-staffs.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01785450145 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sophia Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143355 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/07/2022
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 315 |
| Number of Pupils: | 339 |
| Number of Boys: | 179 |
| Number of Girls: | 160 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.50% | 256 |
| Indian | 4.40% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.20% | 11 |
| Pakistani | 2.90% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 2.90% | 10 |
| African | 2.90% | 10 |
| Other White | 2.40% | 8 |
| White and Asian | 1.20% | 4 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,982 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 Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 2out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beaconfields Primary School Ramson Avenue , ST16 1ZY | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | - not rated | 115 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 115 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 919 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,764 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus School - Stafford Primary Campus Verulam Road , ST16 3EA | - not rated | 801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | - not rated | 1,006 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands Preparatory School 167 Eccleshall Road , ST16 1PD | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.