Parkside School
Secondary school in Bradford. Report card, Jul 2026: 3 needs attention, 3 urgent improvement. Special measures.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 7 July 2026, report published 24 September 2026.
Special measures. Ofsted has placed the school in a category of concern, so it will be monitored and visited again.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Urgent improvement | 1% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Needs attention | 4% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Needs attention | 9% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Urgent improvement | 2% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
- Urgent improvement
- Serious weaknesses that need to be put right quickly.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around July 2030
The last inspection was in July 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby secondary schools
- 2.3 milesBeckfoot Oakbank
No overall grade. Quality of education requires improvement (Jan 2025) Serious weaknesses
- 2.7 milesBingley Grammar School
School remains Good (Sep 2023)
- 2.8 milesBeckfoot School
No overall grade. Quality of education outstanding (Mar 2025)
- 3.1 milesDixons Cottingley Academy
Good (Nov 2022)
- 3.3 milesBelle Vue Girls' Academy
Report card, Nov 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.