Compare Brooklands Middle School and Parkfields Middle School and Robert Bloomfield Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Brooklands Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Leighton Buzzard; Parkfields Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Dunstable; Robert Bloomfield Academy (Middle deemed secondary) in Shefford — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Brooklands Middle School, Parkfields Middle School and Robert Bloomfield Academy. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter type located around Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, Dunstable, Bedfordshire and Shefford, Bedfordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Robert Bloomfield Academy), published Jul 2014. The lowest is 2 (Brooklands Middle School), published Sep 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Parkfields Middle School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 700, combined total ≈ 2,050, typical FSM 10–15%, range 10–15%–15–20%; spread across trusts such as THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST and Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited.

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Attribute	Brooklands Middle School LU7 3PF	Parkfields Middle School LU5 6AB	Robert Bloomfield Academy SG17 5BU
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Leighton Buzzard Bedfordshire LU7 3PF	Dunstable Bedfordshire LU5 6AB	Shefford Bedfordshire SG17 5BU
Latest Ofsted	2 21 Sep 2023	2 19 Jun 2024	1 15 Jul 2014
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 950 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	600	452	960
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Central Bedfordshire (823)	THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST	Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Website	www.brooklandsschool.co.uk	www.parkfieldsschool.co.uk	www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk
Telephone	01525372018	01525872555	01462628800
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Brooklands Middle School

LU7 3PF

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 3PF
Ofsted: 2 21 Sep 2023
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Central Bedfordshire (823)
Website: www.brooklandsschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01525372018

Parkfields Middle School

LU5 6AB

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU5 6AB
Ofsted: 2 19 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE PYRAMID SCHOOLS TRUST
Website: www.parkfieldsschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01525872555

Robert Bloomfield Academy

SG17 5BU

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Shefford
Bedfordshire
SG17 5BU
Ofsted: 1 15 Jul 2014
Pupils: ≈ 950 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Bedfordshire Schools Trust Limited
Website: www.robertbloomfield.beds.sch.uk
Telephone: 01462628800

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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