Parkfields Middle School Catchment Area
Parkfields Middle School is a academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire , serving pupils aged 9–13, with 467 pupils, and a capacity of 452 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
9–13
Age range
467
Pupils
452
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2024
Parkfields Middle School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Parkfields Middle School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Central Bedfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Central Bedfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Central Bedfordshire catchment area documents →Parkfields Middle School — School Information
- Full address
- Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AB
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Middle deemed secondary
- Age range
- 9–13 years
- Free school meals
- 10.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 147804
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Frequently Asked Questions — Parkfields Middle School
Is Parkfields Middle School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Parkfields Middle School currently has 467 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 452 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Parkfields Middle School? ▾
Admission to Parkfields Middle School is managed by Central Bedfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Parkfields Middle School cover? ▾
Parkfields Middle School is a middle deemed secondary school in Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, serving pupils aged 9–13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Parkfields Middle School? ▾
Parkfields Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.