Parkside SchoolParkside Terrace , Bradford

Parkside School is a secondary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Parkside School currently has around 1102 pupils on roll, which is about 80% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 24.0% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 11.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 35.6%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 24 pupils.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.7%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Inadequate. This indicates significant weaknesses. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.