Open Other Secondary Mixed

Parkside Academy

Hall Lane Estate, Crook, DL15 0QF
Part of: ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP (Multi-academy trust)
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Parkside Academy
Crook, DL15 0QF
881 Pupils
900 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
39.40% FSM %
458 Boys
423 Girls
About Parkside Academy

Parkside Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in County Durham, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 881 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Kelly Armstrong.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with County Durham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority County Durham
Region North East
Administrative District County Durham
Parliamentary Constituency City of Durham
Ward Willington & Hunwick
Urban / Rural Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened 01-03-2012
UKPRN 10036708
URN 137903
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Marie Roe Chair of Local Governing Body 20/09/2018 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Armitage Local Governor 05/09/2022 04/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Kelly Armstrong Local Governor 01/09/2020 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Emma Blackett Local Governor 01/07/2021 30/06/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mrs Jane Graham Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Julie Hurst Local Governor 01/09/2020 16/06/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Joanne Lain Local Governor 17/01/2024 16/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Liddle Local Governor 09/06/2025 08/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Claire Sim Local Governor 19/01/2024 18/01/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rochelle Wingfield Local Governor 25/09/2025 24/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
St Stephen's Church of England Primary School
0.18 km • Crook
Other
Willington Primary School
0.5 km • Crook
Other
Our Lady and St Thomas Catholic Primary School, Willington
0.87 km • Crook,
Other
Sunnybrow Primary School
1.21 km • Crook
Other
The Grange Learning Centre
1.86 km • Low Willington
Other
Byers Green Primary School
2.01 km • Spennymoor
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Parkside Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Crook, County Durham.
Parkside Academy has 881 pupils, with a capacity of 900.
Parkside Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Parkside Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Parkside Academy is Mrs Kelly Armstrong.
Parkside Academy is at Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, DL15 0QF, in the County Durham local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Parkside Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Parkside Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Kelly Armstrong
Hall Lane Estate, Willington, Crook, DL15 0QF
01388746396
parksideacademy.org.uk/
Location
DL15 0QF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 137903
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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