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Catshill First School

Bromsgrove, B61 0JPPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 54 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Catshill First School

Catshill First School is a state primary for children aged 3 to 9 in Bromsgrove, and it is clearly a popular choice among local families. The school currently has 322 pupils on roll, which is 22 above its official capacity of 300, suggesting it is operating at full stretch. That demand is backed up by the admissions data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 86 applications for 54 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.59 applicants per place. Of those, 45 families listed it as their first preference, and all 45 were offered a spot. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 23%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23.8% and suggests the school serves a relatively mixed catchment. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and it is a mixed, non-religious community school under Worcestershire local authority.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGibb Lane, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove, B61 0JP
HeadteacherJulia Shingler
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils322
Free School Meals (FSM)23.0%
School Capacity322 / 300 (107% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (15 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumArt StudiosLibraryForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersNetballDanceFootballAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubChoirGardening

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:20

Source: catshillfirst.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Catshill First School

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