The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% 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, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 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
- 603
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 21.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Head
- Mrs Natalie Mancini (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
September 2019 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 0AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMeadows First School
Primary · Very close
North Bromsgrove High School
Secondary · 499m away
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 1.1km away
Finstall First School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bromsgrove School
Independent · 1.2km away
Lickey End First School
Primary · 1.5km away
Aston Fields Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.7km away
South Bromsgrove Community High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Parkside Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Parkside Middle School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parkside Middle School?
Parkside Middle School currently has 603 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parkside Middle School take?
Parkside Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is Parkside Middle School?
Parkside Middle School is in Bromsgrove, B61 0AH, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parkside Middle School have a sixth form?
No, Parkside Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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