Parkside Community College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 19 April 2023

This is a small school where pupils enrich their understanding of a much wider world. Pupils embrace their teachers' very high expectations about behaviour and learning. Pupils know their teachers help them to be at their very best in everything they do. Pupils are safe because their mental and physical well-being is at the forefront of all teachers' minds. Pupils appreciate that there is an adult to turn to should they need support. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They are curious, eager to learn and interact maturely with each other in class and around school. They participate enthusiastically and engage confidently in debate. Pupils celebrate diversity. They are open minded and do not tolerate prejudice. Any bullying is extremely rare. Should it happen, pupils know teachers deal with it swiftly, and it stops. Pupils enjoy a multitude of clubs and other extra-curricular activities. This helps them to socialise, widen their cultural knowledge and hone important skills. They learn new languages and develop their sporting abilities. They play board games, perform on stage and sing. Pupils and students in the sixth form make a valuable contribution to school life and the wider community. Pupils perform exceptionally well in national examinations.

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