Compare Catshill Middle School and Parkside Middle School and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Catshill Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Bromsgrove; Parkside Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Bromsgrove; St John's Church of England Middle School Academy (Middle deemed secondary) in Bromsgrove — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Catshill Middle School, Parkside Middle School and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter and community school type located around Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Catshill Middle School), published Jan 2017. The most recent inspection on record is for St John's Church of England Middle School Academy (Nov 2023). average roll around ≈ 550, combined total ≈ 1,700, typical FSM 20–25%, range 20–25%–25–30%; all within the THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST trust.

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Attribute	Catshill Middle School B61 0JW	Parkside Middle School B61 0AH	St John's Church of England Middle School Academy B61 7DH
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Community school	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0JW	Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 0AH	Bromsgrove Worcestershire B61 7DH
Latest Ofsted	2 12 Jan 2017	2 25 Oct 2019	2 28 Nov 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 700 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	450	600	600
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST	Worcestershire (885)	THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST
Website	www.catshill-middle.worcs.sch.uk	www.parkside.worcs.sch.uk	www.st-johns-bromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone	01527872431	01527873660	01527832376
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Catshill Middle School

B61 0JW

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0JW
Ofsted: 2 12 Jan 2017
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.catshill-middle.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01527872431

Parkside Middle School

B61 0AH

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Community school
Location: Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0AH
Ofsted: 2 25 Oct 2019
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Worcestershire (885)
Website: www.parkside.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01527873660

St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

B61 7DH

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 7DH
Ofsted: 2 28 Nov 2023
Pupils: ≈ 700 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST
Website: www.st-johns-bromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01527832376

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.