The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (109% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
40%
2.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
16%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.18
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 239 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,617
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 23.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- County Durham
- Trust
- PARK VIEW ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Andrew Finley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Chare, Chester le Street, County Durham, DH3 3QA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Park View School a selective school?
No. Park View School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Park View School's Ofsted rating?
Park View School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Park View School?
Park View School currently has 1,617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Park View School take?
Park View School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Park View School?
Park View School is in Chester le Street, DH3 3QA, in the County Durham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Park View School have a sixth form?
Yes, Park View School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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