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Parkside Community College
Cambridge·East of England·Academy
SecondaryAcademyAges 11–16Co-edNone
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Parkside Community College is a secondary academy in Cambridge, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Parkside Community College has a Progress 8 score of +0.80 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 61.1, 85% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 18.0%, 12% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.6%.
After leaving Parkside Community College, student destinations include 50% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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Parkside Community College has a Progress 8 score of +0.80, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 61.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
85% of students at Parkside Community College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Parkside Community College achieve an average A-Level grade of z. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Parkside Community College has an overall absence rate of 6.6%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Parkside Community College is 18.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
22% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Parkside Community College, 50% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Parkside Community College was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Parkside Community College is next inspection expected around 2027.
An "Outstanding" rating means Ofsted found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership to all be of the highest standard. Only around 18% of schools in England hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Parkside Community College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
566/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
143/mo
25% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Cambridge Rail Station
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Cambridge area
5.4
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 19 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.