Parkside Academy vs The Grange Learning Centre
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Parkside Academy
Crook
The Grange Learning Centre
Low Willington
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–16
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
County Durham
County Durham
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
833
16
Capacity
900
19
Occupancy
93%
84%
FSM %
43.5%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Sep 2023
Jul 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
42.0
7.3
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
40.4%
0%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-