Parkside teaches a wide range of standard, and specialist curriculum subjects as well as a multitude of after school activities.

It is a well known community association and hosts a state of the art Gym and activities for youths under 16.

The school specializes in Information Technology and Physical Education.

It has an Ofsted rating of Good, and was last given an inspection in the 23/24 academic year.

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