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Parkside School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Parkside School is an academy converter secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1102 pupils, and a capacity of 1374 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,102

Pupils

1,374

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2023

Parkside School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Parkside School?

The catchment area for Parkside School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Parkside School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. 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 Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bradford catchment area documents →

Parkside School: 1374 places, 80% filled: places available

Parkside School has a published admission number of 1374 places. 1102 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1374 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 24% of pupils at Parkside School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bradford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bradford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

Parkside School: School Information

Full address
Parkside Terrace, Cullingworth, Bradford, BD13 5AD
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
24% of pupils
DfE URN
150001

Other Secondary Schools in Bradford

If Parkside School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Bradford are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Parkside School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Parkside School

What is the catchment area for Parkside School?

The catchment area for Parkside School is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Parkside School oversubscribed?

Parkside School has a capacity of 1374 places and currently has 1102 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bradford.

What is the admissions policy for Parkside School?

Admission to Parkside School is managed by Bradford. 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 School cover?

Parkside School is a secondary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Parkside School?

Parkside School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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