Parkside Community Primary School is a primary school maintained by the local authority (Hertfordshire). It has about 250 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Attainment.
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Admissions:Above average. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite low.
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment:About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment:Poor. Maths attainment is below average, reading is poor and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress:Poor. Progress in maths is poor, in reading it is poor and in writing it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress in maths, reading and writing are all poor.
Representation:Out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both out of balance with the local community. Show details