Parkfields Middle School

About Parkfields Middle School

Parkfields Middle School is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 467 pupils on roll. It is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Central Bedfordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age Range

Ages 9–13

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

467 / 452 (103%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 May 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Park Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB

Phone

01525872555

Headteacher

James Hughes

Website

http://www.parkfieldsschool.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Parkfields Middle School?

Parkfields Middle School is an academy converter in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13.

How many pupils does Parkfields Middle School have?

Parkfields Middle School has 467 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Parkfields Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Parkfields Middle School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 May 2024).

How does Parkfields Middle School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at Parkfields Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Parkfields Middle School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Parkfields Middle School is part of THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST.

Where is Parkfields Middle School?

Parkfields Middle School is located at Park Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB.