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 pupils to be the best version of themselves by the time they take their next steps in the educational journey: Destination Senior School. The 2023 Year 8 Leavers secured impressive offers when they were in Year 6. The following 2 years were spent preparing the pupils for the Common Entrance exams, leadership training, careers guidance and pastoral development. The final two years at Parkside are pivotal for pupils achieving their full potential and developing the character and determination to succeed. Through their ambition, tenacity and plenty of hard work, these boys left Parkside to go on to some impressive Senior School Destinations.

2023 Year 8 Senior School Destinations

“[Tonbridge is] 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.”

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 boy’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 boys 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 boys for Year 9 entry from Senior Schools such as Tonbridge, Charterhouse, Hampton, RGS and Reed’s. Ultimately, we ensure that your son finds the right Senior School for him personally, which takes into account his abilities and his learning style, to ensure a continued transition in his educational journey into his 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 - 2023

2020 - 2023 Offers