Welcome to The Parkside School, Norwich
A warm welcome to The Parkside SchoolWe are a specialist school supporting the individual needs of pupils with significant learning and intellectual disabilities in the heart of Norwich.Parkside has high but different expectations for each of its pupils. Parkside understands that pupils different needs require different provision and in turn this leads to different outcomes for each of our young people. Pupils at Parkside have a highly personalised route to support them becoming a confident and active citizen. Parkside does this through teaching independence, communication and self-regulation.Our pupils do not take GCSEs as this is not an appropriate route for them, instead we focus on life skills and functional skills in literacy and numeracy.The Parkside School encourages a community spirit, where pupils learn to care and look after one another.Carolyn Ellis-GageHead Teacher
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Foundation special school
Suitable Ages
7 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
189 Total
No. of Boys
121 (64.0%)
No. of Girls
68 (36.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
0.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
N/A
A*/A grades
N/A
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
100%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
0%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Nov 25, 2025
Parents evening
Mar 10, 2026
Parents evening (online/phone call)
Jul 7, 2026
Parents evening (in person)
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 3 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 6 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 14 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 17
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 5
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Mar 30 - Apr 13
Summer Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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