Compare Chesterton Community College and Parkside Community College and St Bede's Inter-Church School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Chesterton Community College (Secondary) in Cambridge; Parkside Community College (Secondary) in Cambridge; St Bede's Inter-Church School (Secondary) in Cambridge — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Chesterton Community College, Parkside Community College and St Bede's Inter-Church School. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Chesterton Community College), published Sep 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for St Bede's Inter-Church School (Jul 2024). average roll around ≈ 900, combined total ≈ 2,750, typical FSM 15–20%, range 15–20%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE and UNITED LEARNING TRUST.

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Attribute	Chesterton Community College CB4 3NY	Parkside Community College CB1 1EH	St Bede's Inter-Church School CB1 3TD
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB4 3NY	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 1EH	Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB1 3TD
Latest Ofsted	1 18 Sep 2017	1 5 May 2017	1 1 Jul 2024
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1100	600	903
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE	UNITED LEARNING TRUST	Cambridgeshire (873)
Website	ccc.tela.org.uk	www.parksidecc.org.uk	www.st-bedes.org.uk
Telephone	01223712150	01223712600	01223568816
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Chesterton Community College

CB4 3NY

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB4 3NY
Ofsted: 1 18 Sep 2017
Pupils: ≈ 1,150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: EASTERN LEARNING ALLIANCE
Website: ccc.tela.org.uk
Telephone: 01223712150

Parkside Community College

CB1 1EH

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 1EH
Ofsted: 1 5 May 2017
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.parksidecc.org.uk
Telephone: 01223712600

St Bede's Inter-Church School

CB1 3TD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB1 3TD
Ofsted: 1 1 Jul 2024
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Cambridgeshire (873)
Website: www.st-bedes.org.uk
Telephone: 01223568816

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.