Results
Celebrating Success at Parkside
At Parkside, we believe that every child has immense potential. Our mission is to nurture their talents, inspire curiosity and guide them towards a bright and fulfilling future. From the earliest years to their final steps at Parkside in Year 8, we create an environment where each milestone is recognised, celebrated, and valued.
By the time our pupils move on to their senior schools, they do so with courage, confidence and character, ready for the exciting challenges ahead.
Each year our Year 8 Leavers secure impressive senior school offers in Year 6 and spend the following two years preparing for Common Entrance exams, developing leadership skills, exploring future careers, and growing both personally and pastorally.
These last years at Parkside are truly transformative, a time when pupils consolidate their learning, build resilience and independence, and develop the determination to succeed. Through ambition, hard work and a supportive community, our leavers achieved outstanding results and earned places at many of the country’s leading senior schools.
Discover below the senior schools our pupils progress to, and the impressive scholarships they’ve achieved in recent years:
“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 - Preparing pupils for Senior School success
At Parkside, we know that the journey to senior school can feel like a big step. Our Pre-Test Programme is designed to support pupils and families every step of the way, building confidence, strengthening key skills and ensuring each child feels fully prepared for their senior school assessments.
What is the Pre-Test Programme?
The Pre-Test Programme begins in Year 5 and helps pupils prepare for their Senior School Pre-tests, which take place in the Autumn Term of Year 6. It’s a structured, personalised process that combines academic preparation, interview practice, pastoral care and guidance for families.
Preparation actually starts in the Summer Term of Year 4, when an individual learning profile is created for each pupil. This provides valuable insight into every child’s strengths and areas for development, ensuring that from the start of Year 5, teaching and support can be precisely tailored to their needs.
How the Programme Works
- Spring Term (Year 5): Parents attend a Pre-Test Information Evening, followed by a one-to-one meeting with the Head to discuss progress and potential senior school choices.
- Throughout Year 5 and into Year 6: Pupils benefit from extension and booster groups, exam technique sessions and mock interviews led by members of senior school leadership teams.
- Pastoral and Personal Development: Study skills workshops, memory techniques, leadership days and wellbeing sessions all help pupils manage pressure and approach assessments with confidence and resilience.
"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 pupils complete the Pre-Test Programme feeling confident, well prepared and proud of how far they’ve come. The skills they develop; academic, social and personal, ensure they approach their senior school assessments with calm, focus and determination.
Our aim is to help every child find the senior school where they will continue to thrive; academically and personally, and to make that next step a positive and exciting one.
“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 pupils 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.
