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Park View School
- 1.5 (10 reviews)
- Secondary
- Durham DH3 3QA
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Based on the inspection date: 14 December 2022
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons and around the two school sites.
Academic Progress: Teaching of the planned curriculum is sometimes inconsistent.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers typically have strong subject knowledge.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders should provide additional training and support to become more proficient.
Strengths and Challenges: Occasionally, some teaching activities do not consider precisely enough what pupils need to know.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are encouraged to share their opinions via Ofsted Parent View.
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have created systems to check how well the school is doing.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Trustees must provide precise support and challenge leaders on actions improving education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say that bullying is not common; staff deals with it straight away if it occurs.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and have confidence that staff handle issues effectively.
Extracurricular Offerings: Students participate in a large range of extra-curricular activities like poetry club, choir, drama, and sports.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from good guidance through a well-planned careers programme.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND follow the same curriculum as other pupils and enjoy wider aspects of school life.
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Park View School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1622 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.7 | 15.1 | 16.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 50% | 48% | 42% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 29.50% | - | 17.10% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.37 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 227 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 54% | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 57% | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 230 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 29% | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 6 | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 20% 1 | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% 6 | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.32 | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 30% | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 55% | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 6 | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 1 | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 35% | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 19% 2 | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 4 | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.1 | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 237 | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 57% | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.95% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.29 | 27.83 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.65 | 28.85 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.50% | 12.93% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 131 | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 49.94% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 10.88% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 21.94% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 14.06% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.96 | 32.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.34 | 33.85 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 23.7% | 20.01% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 157 | 224 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 64% | 52.44% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 9.31% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 21.13% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 10% | 15.13% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.81 | 28.06 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.94 1 | 26.26 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.9% | 14.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 127 | 259 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 49.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 17% | 13.57% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 19.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 12.79% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.53 4 | 27.89 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 35.39 2 | 26.72 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.1% | 11.61% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 25.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 10.23% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 15% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.62% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.9 | 23.03 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.39 | 24.77 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.6% | 11.35% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 35.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 10.92% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 19.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.67% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Park View School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
