At Parkside, we believe that every child has immense potential and our mission is to nurture their talents, inspire their curiosity and guide them towards a bright future. From the early years to the final stages of their education, we strive to create an environment where each milestone is recognised and celebrated.

Our aim is to nurture every pupil to become the best version of themselves by the time they take their next steps on their educational journey to their destination senior school.

The 2025 Year 8 Leavers secured impressive senior school offers when they were in Year 6 and spent the following two years preparing for Common Entrance exams, developing their leadership skills, exploring future careers, and growing personally and pastorally.

These final years at Parkside are pivotal, a time when pupils truly consolidate their learning, build character, and develop the confidence and determination to succeed. Through their ambition, tenacity and hard work, our leavers achieved outstanding results and moved on to some exceptional senior schools.

Senior School Destinations

“[Tonbridge is] academically selective and Parkside pupils are well prepared for the academic rigour here. Similarly, pupils 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 pupils reach their teens.”

James Priory, Headmaster, Tonbridge School

Pre-Test Programme

Parkside School’s Year 5 Pre-test Programme is a carefully planned and detailed programme for boys entering Year 5, to help prepare them for their Senior School Pre-test in the Autumn term of Year 6.

Parkside’s Pre-test Programme starts as early as the summer term of Year 4, where an individual learning profile is prepared. This ensures that, at the beginning of Year 5, assessments give crucial data analysis of each pupil's ability, their strengths and weaknesses.

In spring term of Year 5, a Pre-test Information Evening is followed by one-to-one meetings with the Head, who discusses each pupil’s data and progress, and suggests the best option Senior School choices individually with families.

Extension and booster groups run throughout the year and into Year 6, running alongside exam preparation, culminating in mock interviews with members from a range of Senior School Leadership teams. Study skills workshops, strategies for memory retention and leadership days are all part of the programme, underpinning individually tailored and focussed preparation for the consolidation of key information, skills and techniques. Wellbeing workshops provide continued pastoral support for the pupils and assist in managing stress levels.

As always, you provide such great insight and advice… I never fail to leave any meeting without being filled with confidence….. Ms Janssen’s insight and advice have been invaluable.” 

Mrs O (Parkside Parent)

Every year, Parkside celebrates outstanding success with unconditional offers given to pupils for Year 9 entry from Senior Schools such as Tonbridge, Charterhouse, Hampton, RGS and Reed’s. Ultimately, we ensure that your child finds the right Senior School for them personally, which takes into account his or her abilities and learning style, to ensure a continued transition in their educational journey into their next school.

 “The confidence that he was able to show in the interview and going into assessments was down to the kindness and positivity and encouragement (and skill, obviously!) of all the teachers at Parkside.”

Mrs C (Parkside Parent)

Congratulations to all of our boys on their personal goals, achievements and mountains they have climbed this year.  By showing grit, determination and hard work, we are proud of each and every one of them and look forward to welcoming our next cohort into the Pre Test Programme.

Year 8 Leavers' Destinations 2020 - 2024

2020 - 2023 Offers