The Parkside School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
181
AGES
7 - 17
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Foundation special school

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(07/05/2025)
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100%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

6.8:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
29.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 16.2%
Persistent Absence
5.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.8%
Pupils first language
not English
54.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
College Road
Norwich
NR2 3JA
01603441126

School Description

This school truly lives its motto of ‘learn, grow, thrive’. Pupils are excited to arrive at school to see their friends and find out what they will be learning. They make exceptional progress over time, both academically and personally, because of the school’s high expectations and the high-quality education it offers. Pupils develop strong communication skills. They become confident in navigating the world beyond Parkside, travelling and visiting other places. Many pupils leave with qualifications that set them up well for college or other next steps. The school is a happy and purposeful place of learning. Pupils focus well on what they are doing because of how well work is adapted to their needs. Playtime is a further extension of learning. The school has developed the limited space available to a high standard, and there are many different activities for pupils to engage with. They enjoy riding trikes, building houses, climbing and creating competitions. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils who find it hard to manage their emotions are supported well to learn strategies to help calm themselves and re-focus. Staff are expert at stopping negative behaviours escalating. Where pupils have hurt or upset others, pupils have bespoke ways to reflect with adults that helps them understand what went wrong. This helps to keep pupils safe.

The Parkside School Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 92% Strongly Agree 0% Agree 8% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>92, "strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 25% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 17% Strongly Agree 58% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>17, "strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 17% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 25% Disagree 25% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>25, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 42% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 83% Agree 0% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>83, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 42% Disagree 17% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>17, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Strongly Agree 75% Agree 17% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>75, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 07-05-2025

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