Park View School, Chester le Street
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Park View School excels at creating a positive, caring learning environment where pupils are resilient and feel valued. The school's sixth form is outstanding, offering exceptional sporting opportunities and diverse academic routes alongside extensive enrichment activities like international travel. Teachers know their pupils well and provide tailored support to remove barriers to learning, ensuring all students can access a broad range of subjects.
Key Strengths
- Sixth-form provision is outstanding with excellent student outcomes and diverse study routes - students enjoy sport, travel, and enrichment activities
- Teachers bring subjects to life with clear explanations and knowledgeable instruction across all curriculum areas
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs through additional resources and specialist staff in classrooms
- Pupils' behaviour is calm and respectful, with clear expectations reinforced daily by staff
- Excellent careers guidance that is personalised and unbiased, helping pupils prepare for their next steps
Areas for Improvement
- Consistency in delivery of personal, social, health and economic (PSHE) education - some sessions lack the same rigour as others
- Not all pupils have secure understanding of fundamental British values, indicating key messages need better embedding
- Progress for some pupils is lagging behind despite high overall attainment levels
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Acting, singing, board games clubs, sports, international travel, Active Starts programme (sports, arts, off-site trips), local and European educational visits, Combined Cadet Programme, sixth form academy of sport
Park View School is a secondary comprehensive academy that has improved significantly since its previous inspection. The school provides a diverse, engaging curriculum with high expectations and strong support for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
At a Glance
25.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
136 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.2
Avg class size
61
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
1,631 pupils
1,484 capacity
147 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Chester le Street
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Chester le Street
Admissions Demand - County Durham
Places available
5,856
Applications
5,186
Got 1st preference
94.1%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Secondary admissions across County Durham (2025/26)
Inspection History(5)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.31543%
Overall absence
20.9744%
Persistent absence
1,211
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Park View School
Cestria Primary School
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Chester-Le-Street
Red Rose Primary School
Newker Primary School
Bullion Lane Primary School
Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Lumley Infant and Nursery School
Lumley Junior School
Rickleton Primary School
Pelton Community Primary School
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