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Parkfields Middle School

Central Bedfordshire, LU5 6ABSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
Progress 8
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About Parkfields Middle School

Parkfields Middle School is a state secondary in Central Bedfordshire that currently has 467 pupils on roll, exceeding its official capacity of 452 — a clear sign of local demand. The school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage in the available data, but the oversubscription ratio implied by those numbers (15 pupils above capacity) suggests families are actively choosing it. The headteacher, James Hughes, leads a mixed, non-religious school for pupils aged 9 to 13, which means it serves as a middle school bridging primary and upper school years. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, carried out in May 2024, rated it Good overall, with all five graded categories — quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management — each scoring a 2, or Good. That’s a shift from its previous inspection in 2012, when it was rated Outstanding overall, so the current rating reflects a step down in official judgement, though still a solidly positive one.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPark Road, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 6AB
HeadteacherJames Hughes
Local AuthorityCentral Bedfordshire
Number of Pupils467
Free School Meals (FSM)10.5%
School Capacity467 / 452 (103% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
GymnasiumLibraryTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreAstro TurfPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsDining HallSwimming PoolICT Suite

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

19

Sports

RoundersCross CountryNetballFootballRowingBadmintonRugbyBasketballTennisHockey

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseChoirScience ClubGardeningModel United NationsFilm ClubDramaChessArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parkfields Middle School

Parkfields Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.