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Schools in Bromsgrove

A town in Worcestershire

  • Town
  • 28 schools and nurseries
  • 6,369 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bromsgrove at a glance

Behind England on attendance

How Bromsgrove's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries286 primary · 5 secondary · 15 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1165%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths43%Attainment 8 44.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary20%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bromsgrove

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bromsgrove primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bromsgrove

6 mainstream schools in Bromsgrove, best first

Aston Fields Middle School

Bromsgrove, B60 2ET · State · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
598
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Aston Fields Middle School

Parkside Middle School

Bromsgrove, B61 0AH · State · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1156%

England 62%

Days missed
6.3%
Pupils
593
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Parkside Middle School

Top Secondary Schools in Bromsgrove

5 mainstream schools in Bromsgrove, best first

Aston Fields Middle School

Bromsgrove, B60 2ET · State · Middle · Ages 9 to 13

  • Ofsted:Outstanding in every area

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
5.2%
Pupils
598
Pupils per teacher
18.3
View school Aston Fields Middle School

South Bromsgrove High

Bromsgrove, B60 3NL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1645.0

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
1,317
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school South Bromsgrove High

Nurseries in Bromsgrove

15 in Bromsgrove, highest Ofsted grade first

Sixth Forms in Bromsgrove

4 in Bromsgrove, by the school's Eduscope score

South Bromsgrove High

Bromsgrove, B60 3NL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 13 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

Attainment 8 at 1645.0

England 46.2

Days missed
9.8%
Pupils
1,317
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school South Bromsgrove High

Rigby Hall Day Special School

Bromsgrove, B60 2EP · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.8%
Pupils
224
Pupils per teacher
9.2
View school Rigby Hall Day Special School

Special Schools in Bromsgrove

1 in Bromsgrove. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Rigby Hall Day Special School

Bromsgrove, B60 2EP · Special · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

  • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
11.8%
Pupils
224
Pupils per teacher
9.2
View school Rigby Hall Day Special School

Private Schools in Bromsgrove

1 in Bromsgrove. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Bromsgrove School

Bromsgrove, B61 7DU · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 18

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
2,023
Pupils per teacher
–
View school Bromsgrove School
The map

Every school in Bromsgrove, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Meadows First School, OutstandingFinstall First School, Good in every areaMillfields First School, GoodAston Fields Middle School, Outstanding in every areaParkside Middle School, GoodBromsgrove School, InspectedRigby Hall Day Special School, Expected standard in every areaSt John's Church of England Middle School Academy, GoodSouth Bromsgrove High, GoodSt Peter's Catholic First School, GoodThe Orchards School, GoodNorth Bromsgrove High School, GoodCharford First School, GoodThe Old Station Nursery - Bromsgrove, GoodSidemoor Preschool, GoodBusy Bees Day Nursery at Bromsgrove, OutstandingShooting Stars Nurseries Bromsgrove, GoodCastle Nursery at parkside, GoodAbacus Nursery School Bromsgrove Ltd, GoodKirsty's Little Treasures, GoodCastle Nursery at Perryfields, GoodChurchfields Day Nursery, GoodAvoncroft Pre-School Nursery, GoodLittle Hands Daycare Bromsgrove, Expected standard or betterKirsty's Little Treasures, Expected standard or betterLou-Moo's Preschool, Expected standard in every areaLittle Hands Daycare HoW College Bromsgrove, Strong standard in every areaSchool House Private Day Nursery Limited
  • Outstanding2
  • Good17
  • Not graded yet9
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

Postcodes

Browse Bromsgrove by postcode

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Bromsgrove vs England

How good are Bromsgrove's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bromsgrove

BromsgroveEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 7 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    4 of the 4 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    65%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    43%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    19%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    20%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 9 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good8
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bromsgrove in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
65% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%50%70%2018201920222023202420252026
43% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bromsgrove has 28 schools and nurseries.

There are 5% more pupils than in 2018.

20% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bromsgrove's state schools each January.

Up 5% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bromsgrove20%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bromsgrove

How many schools are in Bromsgrove?

Bromsgrove has 28 schools, including 11 primary schools, 7 secondary schools, 15 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bromsgrove?

The highest-ranked schools in Bromsgrove on Eduscope are Aston Fields Middle School, St John's Church of England Middle School Academy, South Bromsgrove High. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bromsgrove are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Bromsgrove hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 8 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bromsgrove perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bromsgrove, 65% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bromsgrove?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bromsgrove is 18.0:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bromsgrove schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bromsgrove is 19.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bromsgrove?

There are 6,369 pupils enrolled across schools in Bromsgrove, with 1,839 in primary and 4,530 in secondary. 18.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Bromsgrove?

There is 1 independent school in Bromsgrove. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Bromsgrove?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 28 schools in Bromsgrove by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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