Parkside Primary School
Stafford, ST16 1TH · Staffordshire · primary school
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28th of 217 primary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 310 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 — 9.4/10 against 4,103 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.24 |
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, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Pupil Voice and Eco-Warriors clubs, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 399 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet reached the expected standard? How often does the school review its curriculum to maintain its current performance levels?
What Ofsted said about Parkside Primary School
Overview
Parkside Primary School is rated ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. Leaders have fostered a strong ethos where pupils feel safe, valued, and ‘part of Parkside’. The curriculum is well-organised, allowing pupils to build knowledge in ‘small steps’ and recall previous learning effectively.
Strengths
- Leaders promote a child-centred ethos, offering extensive clubs and opportunities that allow pupils to have their ‘champion’ moment.
- The curriculum is embedded effectively, enabling pupils, including those with special educational needs, to learn key information in a ‘well-organised way’.
- Personal development is ‘Outstanding’, with pupils taking on responsibilities such as being ‘Reception buddies’ or ‘mental health champions’.
- Most pupils learn to read well, supported by consistent phonics teaching and books ‘carefully matched to the sounds they know’.
- Staff are described as ‘masters of making people happy’, and bullying is rare, with adults intervening swiftly when disagreements occur.
Areas to improve
- Teachers do not consistently address basic errors in grammar, punctuation, and spelling, meaning pupils’ work ‘lacks pride’ and they repeat mistakes.
- Pupils at the early stages of reading are not yet reading with ‘sufficient fluency’, making reading ‘hard work’ for them.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving comprehensive training and leaders acting ‘swiftly’ on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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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