Parkside Academy Catchment Area
Parkside Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Crook, County Durham , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 881 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
881
Pupils
900
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Parkside Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Parkside Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with County Durham. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by County Durham before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find County Durham catchment area documents →Parkside Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, DL15 0QF
- Local authority
- County Durham
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 39.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 137903
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Frequently Asked Questions — Parkside Academy
Is Parkside Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Parkside Academy is operating close to its capacity of 900 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Parkside Academy? ▾
Admission to Parkside Academy is managed by County Durham. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Parkside Academy cover? ▾
Parkside Academy is a secondary school in Crook, County Durham, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Parkside Academy? ▾
Parkside Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.