Parkfields Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Central Bedfordshire |
| Address | Park Road, LU5 6AB |
| School Website | www.parkfieldsschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1525872555 |
| URN | 147804 |
School Census
| Total | 458 |
| Girls/Boys | 229/229 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.0%/50.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.4% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 41 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 08/05/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 08/05/2024 | Good |
| 27/06/2012 | Outstanding |
| 05/06/2008 | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 08/05/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 05/06/2008 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 36% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | -1.8 |
| Writing Progress | -3.9 |
| Maths Progress | -4.7 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | -1.9 |
| Writing Progress | -2.5 |
| Maths Progress | -1.2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 10% |
| not applicable | 50% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 25% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 28% |
| no | 72% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| dont know | 9% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 51% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 78.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Toddington St George Church of England School
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-9, Gender: Mixed
Address: Manor Road, , LU5 6AJ