Educational Excellence

Welcome to Parkside Academy, where our students are at the heart of everything that we do. All our staff are dedicated to delivering an exceptional quality of education for each individual student. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in the school exemplifying our ethos of aspiration, hard work and achievement. This is achieved through students being valued, understood and celebrated.

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School Values

Work Hard

We work hard and strive for excellence so that we achieve our ambitions.

School Values

Respect

We are responsible, polite, kind and treat everyone fairly.

School Values

Creativity

We take every opportunity to be innovative, curious and embrace new challenges.

School Values

Team Work

We work collaboratively as a school community and support each other to achieve success.
“Pupils benefit from an effective curriculum. This is because the school places a strong emphasis on the quality of education.” Ofsted
“Students are empowered to develop leadership skills, through a variety of opportunities which impact positively on students learning and overall wellbeing.” Wellbeing Award
“Personal development is a thread that runs through all areas of the school. Leaders are passionate about creating opportunities for pupils they may not otherwise have.” Ofsted
“The Academy environment of shared values, fairness, and trust, with ethical role models at all levels of the organisation allows all students to flourish.” World Class Schools
“Leaders ensure that pupils have high-quality pastoral support. Pupils participate in year group meetings, assemblies and regular tutor time. This allows pupils to focus on wellbeing and character development.” Ofsted
“The school provides an ambitious curriculum for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.” Ofsted
"Leaders ensure that pupils have high-quality pastoral support." Ofsted
"Pupils benefit from the warm and positive relationships that staff build. Staff ensure that all pupils are valued members of the community. As a result, pupils are happy and safe." Ofsted
“All members of the school community are working at their full potential because they are inspired, encouraged and their contributions are recognised.” World Class Schools
"The school offers a varied careers programme. This is included in dedicated lesson time, whole-school events and tutor time." Ofsted
"The school is a calm and purposeful place to be." Ofsted
"Leaders place a high priority on reading. Well-trained staff deliver phonics intervention so that the weakest readers quickly catch up with their peers." Ofsted

Curriculum

We provide opportunities for all through educational excellence. We ensure that all students make excellent progress and that our curriculum will remove any barriers that may affect their learning.

Personal Development

Our students have the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to make good choices and to lead confident, healthy, independent lives and to become informed, active, responsible citizens.

SEND Provision

We recognise the diverse needs of all students and provide additional support for those with SEND. We focus on positive intervention, removing barriers to learning, and raising expectations to accelerate achievement.

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Parkside Academy
Hall Lane, Willington
Crook, County Durham
DL15 0QF

01388 746 396
admin@parkside.org.uk

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