The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 10–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Ms Linda McQuone (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, South Littleton, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 8TG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Blackminster Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Blackminster Middle School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Blackminster Middle School?
Blackminster Middle School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Blackminster Middle School take?
Blackminster Middle School caters for pupils aged 10 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Blackminster Middle School?
Blackminster Middle School is in Evesham, WR11 8TG, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Blackminster Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Blackminster Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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