Parkside Community Primary School
Borehamwood, WD6 4EP · Hertfordshire · primary school
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245th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.3/10 against 1,383 of them, against 3.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkside Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Parkside Community Primary School
Overview
Parkside Community Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils “thrive in a safe, nurturing environment” where they are “happy and confident learners.” The school continues to deliver high-quality education with a strong emphasis on reading, writing, and mathematics.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “engaging and accessible to all pupils,” with Mathematics and English taught “particularly well.”
- Early years teaching is skilled, helping children develop a “love of books” and a “strong foundation for their learning.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “identified early” and receive “highly targeted and timely support.”
- The school provides “enriching experiences” such as cultural visits and residential stays that build “confidence and independence.”
- Staff are “highly dedicated” and work closely with families to improve attendance and reinforce “high standards.”
Areas to improve
- In subjects such as geography and history, teachers are “not always clear about the subject-specific skills” pupils should learn.
- Learning tasks in these areas sometimes “lack a clear subject-specific focus,” limiting some pupils’ ability to develop the skills the “ambitious curriculum” aims to foster.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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