Parkside Primary School
Goole, DN14 6RQ · East Riding of Yorkshire · primary school
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102nd of 111 primary schools in East Riding of Yorkshire we can score, 123 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.9/10 against 3,131 of them, against 1.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 42.0 · 10 | 62% | 0.59 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 38% | 0.82 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Parkside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Gardening, Reading, Creative Writing, MultiSkills, First Aid, Cooking and Change4Life clubs. Sports include Athletics, Indoor Sports & Games, Netball and Indoor Activities. Arts and music provision covers Dance, the Young Voices choir and Mindfulness. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 408 pupils against a stated capacity of 445. 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 expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to help children progress to the higher standard? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Parkside Primary School
Overview
Parkside Primary School is described as a "highly inclusive and welcoming" environment where pupils are "happy" and "feel safe." The report highlights that the school is "rapidly improving," with recent curriculum changes leading to better progress, although some published outcomes remain below national averages.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and courteous," with staff effectively supporting them to "manage their emotions and regulate their behaviour."
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" and deliver "logically sequenced" lessons that help pupils retain important knowledge.
- The school provides "excellent support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including those in the enhanced resource provision.
- Reading is a priority, with a "strong programme of phonics support" helping even the weakest readers become "accurate and fluent."
- Pupils develop a strong sense of responsibility through elected leadership roles, such as pupil librarians and the school council.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure new strategies to improve achievement in core subjects are "well embedded" so all pupils achieve as well as they should.
- The school should ensure "quality assurance of curriculum implementation is embedded across all subjects" to address variations in teaching effectiveness.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 41% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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