Catshill Middle School
About Catshill Middle School
Catshill Middle School is a state secondary for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, and it currently has 424 pupils on roll against a capacity of 450, meaning it is operating very close to full but with a small number of spare places. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 26.2%, which is notably higher than the national average for state-funded schools and suggests the school serves a community with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Despite this, demand appears manageable; the school is not oversubscribed to the point of needing to turn away families, and its middle-school model (catering for Years 5 through 8) makes it a distinct option in the local area. The school is mixed, non-religious, and led by headteacher Julia Shingler. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good — a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Requires Improvement.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Nov 2022Latest monitoring visit (3 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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