The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.1
2.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
46%
3.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.02
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 324 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,355
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- SOUTH BROMSGROVE HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Chris Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouth Bromsgrove Community High School
Secondary · Very close
Charford First School
Primary · 420m away
St Peter's Catholic First School
Primary · 499m away
Bromsgrove School
Independent · 582m away
Millfields First School
Primary · 784m away
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Middle deemed secondary · 796m away
Finstall First School
Primary · 1.2km away
Aston Fields Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is South Bromsgrove High a selective school?
No. South Bromsgrove High is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is South Bromsgrove High's Ofsted rating?
South Bromsgrove High was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend South Bromsgrove High?
South Bromsgrove High currently has 1,355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does South Bromsgrove High take?
South Bromsgrove High caters for pupils aged 13 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is South Bromsgrove High?
South Bromsgrove High is in Bromsgrove, B60 3NL, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does South Bromsgrove High have a sixth form?
Yes, South Bromsgrove High has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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