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Aston Fields Middle School

Bromsgrove, B60 2ETSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Aston Fields Middle School

Aston Fields Middle School, a state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Bromsgrove, received an Outstanding rating from Ofsted in its most recent inspection in November 2024. This is a significant achievement, placing it among just six schools in Worcestershire's 47-strong secondary cohort to hold the top grade. The inspection awarded Outstanding marks across all four graded categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has held an Outstanding rating consistently, with its previous inspection in 2014 also awarding top marks for overall effectiveness and leadership. While the 2024 inspection did not issue a new overall effectiveness grade, the uniformly excellent sub-judgements paint a clear picture of a school performing at the highest level. For parents focused on academic outcomes, this is the single most important metric available, signalling a school where expectations are high and delivery is strong.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDrummond Road, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove, B60 2ET
HeadteacherAndrea Hales
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils595
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity595 / 600 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 11 Dec 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Dining HallLibraryTennis CourtsArt StudiosSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsScience LabsAstro TurfChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

AthleticsCross CountryMartial ArtsSwimmingRoundersDanceNetballBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubNewspaperDebateFilm ClubOrchestraDuke of EdinburghBook ClubCodingChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Aston Fields Middle School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.