Is Parkfields Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 8 May 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 24th of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Parkfields Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Parkfields Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Parkfields Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Parkfields Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Parkfields Middle School

Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AB

Local ranking24th of 26 secondary schools in Central Bedfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

452

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 8 May 2024.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 467
Boys: 240 (52%)
Girls: 220 (48%)
Capacity: 452 (102% full)
SEND: 24.8%
FSM Eligible: 10.5%
EAL: 3.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.2%
SEN Support: 18.6%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 25.7
Budget per Pupil: £7,472/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 16.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 79.3%
White Other: 4.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.1%
Black African: 3.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%
Mixed Other: 2.7%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.9%

79.3%

White British

4.2%

White Other

3.1%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01525872555

schooladmin@parkfieldsschool.co.uk

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Park Road

Dunstable, East of England

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Administrative

URN: 147804
UKPRN: 10086149
Establishment No.: 4054
Trust: THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST

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