Parkfields Middle School
Academy converter middle deemed secondary school in Dunstable (Central Bedfordshire).
Location
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I have great pleasure in being the headteacher at Parkfields a vibrant setting that is at the heart of the Toddington community. I am sure our website will provide you with an insight into the life, work, values and ethos of the school, however if you do require further information then do not hesitate to contact us; we would love to hear from you.
As a school community, we believe hugely in setting the highest standards and aspirations for our children so that they can embody our motto of Flourish, Learn and Grow. From the moment you walk through our doors you will witness the positive relationships enjoyed by all those connected with the school.
We are very successful at promoting high quality education across the curriculum, which is supplemented by a variety of enrichment opportunities both inside and beyond the school gates. Thank you for visiting our portal to the world we look forward to welcoming you to Parkfields very soon. Extreme weather or closure information will appear here when applicable.
Summer Term: 14th April 2026 - 17th July 2026 Monday 25th May 2026 - Friday 29th May 2026
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 147804
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Setting
- Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2020
Governing body (11 current, 2 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.1 governor is linked to a profile (all confirmed).
Governors marked “Confirmed same person” have exactly the same forename and surname as the only officer of that name at the school’s own academy trust company on the Companies House register, so we treat them as the same person. The governance record itself comes from DfE.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Philip Parry Confirmed same person | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Sarah Cooper | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Neil Pearson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr David Jordan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Kirsty Pepper | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Joe Vickers | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr John Taylor | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Gregory Gosling | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Daniel Fennell | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Katie Barton | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr James Hughes | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mrs Jennifer Birch Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Dee Walker (Vice Chair) Former | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record