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Blackminster Middle School

Wychavon, WR11 8TGSecondaryAges 10–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
+0.30
Above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#828
of 3,141 nationally

About Blackminster Middle School

Blackminster Middle School is a state secondary for pupils aged 10 to 13, and its current roll of 253 students sits well below a total capacity of 1,651, meaning there is significant room for growth. The school serves a mixed-gender intake in the Wychavon area of Worcestershire, with 9.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals — a figure that is notably lower than the national average, suggesting a relatively less disadvantaged catchment. Despite the spare capacity, the school does not appear to be oversubscribed based on the available data, which may reflect its middle-school model in a region where most secondaries run from age 11. The headteacher, Linda McQuone, leads a school that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent graded inspection in November 2023, when it was judged Good overall with Outstanding marks for personal development and sixth-form provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range10 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStation Road, Evesham, Wychavon, WR11 8TG
HeadteacherLinda McQuone
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils253
Free School Meals (FSM)9.2%
School Capacity253 / 1,651 (15% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

21 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Dining HallSwimming PoolTheatreMusic RoomsSports HallGymnasiumSixth Form CentreAstro TurfTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Cross CountryRugbyGymnasticsDanceFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseScience ClubNewspaperChessArt ClubCodingBook ClubGardeningDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:00

Source: blackminster.worcs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Blackminster Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.