What is Parkfields Middle School's Ofsted rating?

Parkfields Middle School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/05/2024. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Parkfields Middle School a primary or secondary school?

Parkfields Middle School is a secondary school in Dunstable, for ages 9–13.

Where is Parkfields Middle School?

Parkfields Middle School is in Dunstable, LU5 6AB (Central Bedfordshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Parkfields Middle School?

Parkfields Middle School has around 467 pupils on roll.

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Parkfields Middle School

Goodgraded 08/05/2024Ages 9–13467 pupilsFaithNone

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Dunstable, LU5 6AB

Central Bedfordshire

Parkfields Middle School is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Dunstable, within the Central Bedfordshire local authority. The school has around 467 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/05/2024, Parkfields Middle School was judged Good. Families comparing secondary schools in Dunstable can view Parkfields Middle School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Dunstable (LU5 6AB), Parkfields Middle School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 08/05/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-59%

Expected standard (RWM)-59%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake11.3%

Free school meals11.3%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language3.9%

England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing93.2%

Attendance93.2%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher18.1

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Dunstable

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Toddington St George Church of England SchoolGood · 0.1 mi Thornhill Primary School2.6 mi Tithe Farm Primary School2.9 mi Chalton Lower SchoolGood · 2.3 mi Harlington Lower SchoolGood · 2.1 mi Eversholt Lower SchoolGood · 2.6 mi

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