Parkside Studio College is a

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connected with Rosedale and

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. Students who attend Parkside gain qualifications in key subjects such as

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and

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. They also study

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and one of six specialist pathways. Parkside places emphasis on a practical approach: students work on placement in their elected pathway area and are taught to develop

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skills.

Standards

In 2017 the school was judged by

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as Requiring Improvement.

References

External links

Parkside Studio College official website
Secondary schools in the London Borough of Hillingdon Studio schools Educational institutions established in 2012 2012 establishments in England {{London-school-stub