The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 80% capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.7 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.7
7.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
23%
19.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.26
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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 207 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,102
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 24%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Robin Ghosal (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Parkside Terrace, Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 5AD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Parkside School a selective school?
No. Parkside School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Parkside School?
Parkside School currently has 1,102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkside School take?
Parkside School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Parkside School?
Parkside School is in Bradford, BD13 5AD, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkside School have a sixth form?
Yes, Parkside School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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