School profile

Parkside Studio College

Secondary · Studio schools · Hayes, UB3 2SE

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Outstanding
Good
Requires improvement
Inadequate
Not rated

National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#3,290 of 3,312

Worse than 99% of schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

Parkside Studio College Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 May 2023

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeStudio schools
Ages13 to 19
Pupils64
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMs Karina Porter
TrustTHE ROSEDALE HEWENS ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityHillingdon
Opened31 Aug 2012
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 138368.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.26.7, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon49.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.8.3%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon70.6%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.8.3%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon53.4%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon17.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths8.3%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon65.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 412--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis school
Average A-level gradec
Average grade, best three A-levelsz
A-level progressz
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study6
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Merit

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils64
Girls47
Boys17
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.43.8%
First language not English67.2%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.267
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.76%
Sixth form places2024/25147
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.12
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0
Average class size7

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

Other ethnic group
18.8%
White British
17.2%
Other White
15.6%
Indian
12.5%
Pakistani
10.9%
African
10.9%
Other Black
4.7%
Other mixed
3.1%
Other Asian
3.1%
Irish
1.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher8
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.6.4
Teachers (FTE)8
Teaching assistants (FTE)2
Support staff (FTE)4.29
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/256
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/256
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/250
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/250

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolHillingdonEngland
Overall absence8.8%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon7.6%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.36.5%, worse than England, worse than Hillingdon21%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.0%, better than England, better than Hillingdon2.5%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate21.3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions19.7%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.75%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.75%
Further education43.8%
School sixth form31.3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.18.8%
Sixth form college0%
Apprenticeship0%
Employment0%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Parkside Studio College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.0 miSecondaryRosedale CollegeAcademy converter
Good
0.1 miPrimaryRosedale Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.4 miNurseryMcMillan Nursery SchoolLocal authority nursery school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryWood End Park AcademyAcademy converter
Good
0.5 miPrimaryLake Farm Park AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.6 miPrimaryDr Triplett's CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryGrange Park SchoolFoundation school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHayes Park SchoolFoundation school
Outstanding
0.7 miSecondaryDe Salis Studio CollegeStudio schools
Good
0.7 miPrimaryHewens Primary SchoolFree schools
Good

Frequently asked questions about Parkside Studio College

What is Parkside Studio College's Ofsted rating?

Parkside Studio College is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 4 May 2023.

How does Parkside Studio College rank in England?

Parkside Studio College ranks 3,290 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 99% of schools).

What are Parkside Studio College's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 8.3% of pupils at Parkside Studio College got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 26.7 (England 46.2).

What are Parkside Studio College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Parkside Studio College was c.

How many pupils attend Parkside Studio College?

Parkside Studio College has 64 pupils aged 13 to 19.

What is the capacity of Parkside Studio College?

Parkside Studio College had 267 school places in 2024/25.

Does Parkside Studio College have a sixth form?

Yes, Parkside Studio College has a sixth form with 147 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Parkside Studio College?

At Parkside Studio College, the average class had 7 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 8 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Parkside Studio College?

In 2025/26, pupils at Parkside Studio College missed 8.8% of sessions (England 8%), and 36.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.