Our school ethos centres upon pupils and their families Caring about the Choices that Impact their Futures.

Our ethos is at the very centre of our school culture. It serves to promote deep self-reflection and consideration of actions among our pupils so that they make choices that are in their very best interests and those of their local, national and international community.

Our Mission - Our everyday focus

• We are here to serve our children and their families – this is our community
• We are unwavering in our pursuit of every child achieving their full potential; this is our common purpose as this is their one chance at their education
• We embrace the opportunities and challenges of educating young people and celebrate success
• We are relentless in our drive to ensure that no child’s educational success is limited by their socio-economic background; we are all here to break this link

The Vision - Where we are going

Parkside is a safe, successful and happy school where going the extra mile is the norm. Through strong and positive relationships, Parkside:

• Is at the heart of our community; we are proud to serve our young people and their families
• Delivers excellence in learning and supports all our young people to make exceptional progress academically regardless of the challenges they may face
• Provides unrivalled levels of care to develop our young people’s social, emotional and physical wellbeing
• Offers unique opportunities to develop individual character and increase cultural capital so our young people are able to make a positive contribution to society
• Harnesses the potential of all our young people and staff so they can collaborate, compete and thrive locally, nationally and globally
• Is relentless in its desire to improve further; only the best is good enough for our young people, their families and our staff

School and Trust Values - Who we are

• Our values underpin everything we do and every decision we make. They are the Parkside Way.