South Bromsgrove High
Bromsgrove, B60 3NL · Worcestershire · secondary school
Check the area around this school
13th of 31 secondary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 45 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 786 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 4.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.2 · 48 | 30% | 1.43 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.15 · 38 | 25% | 0.96 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.0 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Bromsgrove High overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 46.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.15 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Young Enterprise, Debating, Darts, chess, Lego, Uno, playing cards, and Tabletop games clubs. Sports include football, basketball, netball, table tennis, boxing, hockey, badminton, and walking. Arts and music options cover creative writing, screen writing, reading for pleasure, photography, biscuit decorating, Mindful colouring, and Rock band.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,317 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,294. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to
What Ofsted said about South Bromsgrove High
Overview
South Bromsgrove High is a school where leaders and pupils share "high aspirations" and uphold values of being "respectful, resilient, honest and hardworking." The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" with "warm and courteous" relationships, noting that the sixth-form provision enables students to "achieve exceptionally well." Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with outstanding personal development and leadership.
Strengths
- The sixth form is praised for "ambitious, challenging and independent learning," with students making a "significant contribution" to supporting younger pupils.
- Personal development is "Outstanding," featuring a "rich and diverse" extra-curricular programme including clubs, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and house competitions.
- Leaders and trustees "know their school very well" and act with "determination to improve" any aspects not meeting high expectations.
- Safeguarding is "exceptionally well embedded in the culture of the school," with leaders who "know the pupils and their local context exceptionally well."
- Pupils’ well-being is "at the forefront of leaders’ vision," supported by trained sixth-form students and a well-planned PSHE programme.
Areas to improve
- In Year 9, teachers do not use assessments "consistently or effectively," leaving some pupils unclear about feedback and grades.
- Some pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils "miss too much school compared with their peers," which "holds back their progress and achievement."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and "exceptionally well embedded in the culture of the school."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.7 |
| 2024/25 | 46.1 |
| 2025/26 | 45.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of B60 3NL, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT