The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 595
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mrs Andrea Hales (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Drummond Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 2ET
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRigby Hall Day Special School
Special school · Very close
Finstall First School
Primary · 512m away
Charford First School
Primary · 1.2km away
North Bromsgrove High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
South Bromsgrove Community High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
South Bromsgrove High
Secondary · 1.2km away
Bromsgrove School
Independent · 1.4km away
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Aston Fields Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Aston Fields Middle School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Aston Fields Middle School?
Aston Fields Middle School currently has 595 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Aston Fields Middle School take?
Aston Fields Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Aston Fields Middle School?
Aston Fields Middle School is in Bromsgrove, B60 2ET, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Aston Fields Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Aston Fields Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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