Mission
At Parkside, our mission is to bring out the ‘Best in Everyone’, by striving for excellence in all we do.
Values
Our values drive what we do; they explain what is important to us. Excellence. Community. Responsibility.
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Excellence
We want every student to experience real success and to go on to great things
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Individuals
We focus upon the actions and impact of individuals, including the pursuit of new ideas and excellence in every field
We examine the way knowledge shapes our own views
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Community
We believe in one another and in working together
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Societies
We explore the development of societies, how they work and change over time.
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Responsibility
We act with generosity and integrity
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The World
We consider the responsibility we have to the environment we live in, from the local to the global
We explore current world issues, how the world has changed and how it continues to change
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Vision
Our vision statement summarises our ambitions for Parkside in the coming years.
We aim for Parkside to be:
- a school serving its community by securing success for all: excellent rates of progress and high levels of achievement enable our students to go on to further success and fulfilment in education, in their careers and their wider lives
- an exceptional and highly popular school at all ages and stages of students’ experience; students, staff and families are proud to be part of Parkside and enjoy their experience of school
- a school developing expert teaching in all subjects and taking a leading role in United Learning, the IB, and in research and training
Strategic Priorities
CURRICULUM AND LEARNING
Our curriculum aims are focused and demanding; exceptional teaching develops the knowledge and skills students need for future success
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CULTURE, CLIMATE, CHARACTER
An aspirational and studious culture develops ‘the best in everyone’ through disruption-free learning and an outstanding programme of personal development
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6TH FORM: PERFORMANCE AND GROWTH
Our sixth form performs in line with excellent KS4 performance; internal profile of the IB increases, leading to financially sustainable cohorts year on year
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SUCCESS FOR ALL
We reduce barriers to learning and improve progress, so that all students flourish personally and academically
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