Parkside is a very special school with a best in class leadership team, a creative and high energy teaching staff and a unique ethos that nurtures every child. As a family we enjoy a wonderful sense of community at the school and have made many life-long friends. Parkside School is distinctive in that every teacher knows every child's name and caters for their unique needs and personalities.
Parkside is a wonderful, forward thinking, family orientated and traditional prep school. Nurturing with a focus on excellence in education and sporting achievement, we couldn’t have selected a better school to fit our family values.
The passion and kindness of the teaching staff and leadership team shines through in every aspect of school life and can be seen daily through the warmth, enthusiasm and joy they bring to the boys. Being part of Parkside’s community, which is built on fellowship and camaraderie, has enabled our three boys to thrive in a secure environment that they love.
We have recently moved to Parkside and have had nothing but a positive experience. The number one priority of the school is the boys and this is apparent in all areas, academic progress and development, sporting achievements and the boys’ happiness and wellbeing. We have watched our sons flourish in all aspects of school life at Parkside and that is credit to the fabulous teaching staff but also the overriding culture of the school.
We chose Parkside for our son because we felt the school truly cared for the boys. Our initial feelings couldn't have been more right, Parkside has proved to be the perfect choice for our son who has loved every minute of his time there and has made many lifelong friends.
Parkside has provided an amazing environment for our sons to learn, mature and enjoy school life. The care and commitment by the teachers have seen the boys develop and perform to their best. There is a lovely relaxed, friendly and inclusive atmosphere which has certainly brought the best out of our sons.
I am always delighted to accept young men from Parkside as members of the RGS. I have been very impressed with the academic standards which are being achieved at the School but, more importantly, boys from Parkside are delightful additions to our community. They are invariably engaging, polite and academically curious, skills which have been established and nurtured at Parkside and which will hold them in very good stead for the future.
We were delighted to be able to make three Unconditional Offers to Parkside boys this year. Like the prep school at Parkside, Tonbridge specialises in the education of boys. We are academically selective and Parkside boys are well prepared for the academic rigour here. Similarly, boys from Parkside easily transition to the depth and breadth of co-curricular pursuits at Tonbridge, including music, sport and the creative arts. The intellectual curiosity and enjoyment of these activities is nurtured at Parkside and flourishes at Tonbridge as the boys reach their teens. 35 miles along the M25, we are not that far away either! We very much look forward to developing our relationship with Parkside in the years to come.
Wellington College has been lucky to have had a steady stream of excellent Parkside boys join us over the recent years and we would be more than delighted to see many more! There is an a real passion for learning evident in the boys that we have met but this passion appears to extend beyond the classroom too and hence aligns very closely for what we look for in Wellingtonians. We also note tremendous values in the Parkside boys we have met and this explains the wonderful atmosphere evident in the school whenever we visit.
(Halliford and Parkside) schools share a set of core values that sees us completely committed to seeing each student as an individual and doing everything possible to enable them to flourish and make the most of the many opportunities we are able to offer them. The confidence and maturity they develop in Year 7 and 8 at Parkside greatly contributes to our warm-hearted community at Halliford. Parkside students thoroughly embrace our values of creativity, respect, warm-heartedness, resilience, intellectual curiosity and being exceptional team players. It is no wonder that a number of Parkside boys have been awarded scholarships to join Halliford School. They achieve tremendous academic success at both GCSE and A Level thanks to the tremendous academic grounding they receive at Parkside, and they always fully immerse themselves in our wide variety of co-curricular activities and trips. The boys transition extremely quickly into life at Halliford, and we believe they benefit from our comparable size and ethos. Parkside boys contribute enormously to our school community, and it is our pleasure to celebrate their successes as members of the Halliford family.
Parkside School is a wonderful environment where children’s curiosity is awakened. Their journey is one of discovery; where talents and passions are nurtured and developed and our pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. They develop the courage to rise to each challenge, persevere when the going gets tough and face their fears with confidence. Ms Janssen's mantra 'make it happen' resonates throughout the School. We catch them when they fall and guide them back on their individual journey.
Arrange a tourAt Parkside, we nurture pupils to grow into kind, compassionate, and respectful individuals with a strong moral compass. Our forward-thinking education is built on a creative curriculum and underpinned by traditional values such as integrity, empathy, and respect for others. This ensures that pupils leave Parkside as outstanding and well-rounded individuals, ready to embark on the next stage of their learning journey.
Read MoreAll pupils are supported to take risks and persist with any obstacles they may encounter on their journey through Parkside. Weaknesses, as well as strengths, are celebrated and used to develop skills in order to achieve goals. Staff are there to guide pupils back to their path of success if they fall, but continually encourage risk in order to ensure development and achieve goals. We believe that taking risks ensures complete development in the children, and builds on their confidence resulting in a sense of pride and determination coupled with an unrivalled work ethic; invaluable in gaining success for their future.
Arrange a TourParkside pupils are encouraged to succeed in all areas and that success takes many different guises. Parkside achievements are celebrated in all areas of School life; whether this is sporting, academic, going above and beyond or exceeding expectations in manners and etiquette (Spirit of Parkside Award). This, in turn, boosts motivation and confidence in our pupils, which assists them in achieving the best academic results. We are proud of our innovative curriculum and adherence to PSB (Prep School Baccalaureate) and know that it ensures an understanding about why pupils are learning rather than taking this for granted.
Curriculum OverviewSport for All
Parkside is proud of its reputation for sporting excellence. Sport is taught from Nursery to Year 8 by the same specialist teachers throughout the 'journey'. This way, the sports team learn what motivates each pupil and their track record is ongoing, which is key to our sporting success!
Read MoreThe journey from Nursery to Year 8 is seamless for pupils as they transition through the school, building on their previous experiences and excited about the opportunities ahead, as they enter the next stage of their Parkside journey.
Read MoreAt Parkside, we realise that school life is not limited to an 8am start and 4pm finish. Our wraparound care offers a range of extracurricular activities to enhance each pupil's education whilst providing flexibility to families outside of school hours.
Wraparound Care
Knowing our pupils individually is what makes time at Parkside more than an education. Recognising the importance of knowing what motivates our pupils as individuals is key to healthy and successful leavers. Staff are skilled in tailoring the curriculum to each individual and class sizes remain small in order to deliver this effectively. From the Head through to catering staff, teachers and groundsmen, the pupils at Parkside are known and valued as individuals. This makes decisions about senior school much easier and made with increased confidence.
Parkside’s roots are steeped in history and our values and expectations are built on traditional foundations. We are extremely proud of our forward thinking, inclusive and progressive ethos which underpins our creative curriculum and innovative teaching.
The importance of academic rigour and etiquette are instilled in the boys throughout their journey. These values, together with the development of modern day skills (gained through IT, food tech, design & technology and forest school), are all housed within state-of-the-art facilities and prime the boys for their future.
These skills are sealed with a strong pastoral provision, extracurricular programme and sports schedule to diffuse any risk of a ‘hot house’ environment.
Wellbeing and pastoral care are at the heart of Parkside’s culture.
We recognise that with academic rigour, comes pressure to succeed, and this pressure must be managed in a healthy and robust manner. Boys at Parkside feel supported and encouraged to be the best version of themselves in order to transition into their senior school and further education. Solid values and techniques for dealing with stress ensure that pupils are able to succeed. A comprehensive provision of pastoral care, including sport, enrichment and healthy food, builds the foundations and reassurance for pupils to continue through their education as confident and well-rounded individuals.
Pastoral Care
Food is the key to happy and healthy individuals
At Parkside, we work in partnership with Holroyd Howe to provide heathy, wholesome and nutritious food to fuel the children and keep them going throughout their busy days. A selection of hot foods, soups, salads, fruit and desserts are on offer along with 'themed lunches' and outdoor dining (when the weather permits this!)
Read MoreParkside's roots are steeped in history. This has built solid foundations for our school to flourish into what it is today. Each Parkside pupil leaves with their own story which contributes to the bigger Parkside story.
The Parkside Story
Meet our Old Boys! The OBA (Old Boys' Association) completes the Parkside story. Register your contact details to hear all the latest news and receive invitations to Alumni events!
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Parkside’s House system ensures regular recognition for a variety of achievements and also creates some healthy competition.
Read MoreBeing a Parkside pupil is a privilege, but not one which goes unrecognised. Awareness about the importance of our wider community is motivation to work hard to raise funds to support those who need it.
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