North Bromsgrove High School
104%
Capacity
1,080
Pupils
N/A
Demand
About North Bromsgrove High School
North Bromsgrove High School was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2019. The school received Good across all five categories inspected, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. This upward trajectory is the single most telling academic metric for the school, as it demonstrates consistent institutional progress under headteacher Nick Gibson. With 1,080 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,041, the school is oversubscribed, which often signals local confidence. Twenty per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average, and the school serves a mixed 13-18 age range in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.
The school's Progress 8 score is not available in the data, but the local authority average for Worcestershire is -0.21, which provides a useful benchmark. Ofsted's 2023 report noted that behaviour and attitudes are Good, and the sixth form is also rated Good, meaning students who stay on post-16 can expect a consistent standard of teaching. The school has a dedicated SEN unit and provisions for a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, and physical disabilities. This suggests the school is well-equipped to support pupils with additional needs, though specific exam result data would be needed to assess academic performance relative to local peers like Nunnery Wood High School or Prince Henry's High School.
Facilities include a gymnasium, sports hall, ICT suite, science labs, tennis courts, and a chapel, alongside a sixth-form centre. Sports on offer range from rowing and hockey to swimming and cross country, and extracurricular clubs include Drama, Chess, Eco Club, Model UN, and the Duke of Edinburgh's Award. The school is not a boarding school and has no nursery provision. For families in Bromsgrove, North Bromsgrove High School represents a solid local option with improving Ofsted grades and a broad curriculum offer. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Aston Fields Middle School, 1.2 km away, but that is a middle school, not a direct competitor for the 13-18 age group. This school will particularly suit families looking for a non-selective, co-educational state secondary with strong SEND support and a wide range of enrichment activities.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 13 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | School Drive, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove, B60 1BA |
| Headteacher | Nick Gibson |
| Local Authority | Worcestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 1,080 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,080 / 1,041 (104% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British89.4%
- Mixed5.3%
- Asian1.7%
- White (other)1.4%
- Black0.2%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
7
Total schools
2
Oversubscribed
2
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Bromsgrove High School
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications
Contact Information
School Drive, Bromsgrove
Bromsgrove, B60 1BA
Journey to School
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