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Parkside Middle School

Bromsgrove, B61 0AHSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2025
Progress 8
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Competition
N/A
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Ranking
Not ranked

About Parkside Middle School

Of the 61 parents who responded to Ofsted's Parent View survey between September 2024 and September 2025, 79% said they would recommend Parkside Middle School to other families. That's a strong endorsement, though it's worth noting that 21% said they would not. The school is oversubscribed, with 603 pupils on roll against a capacity of 600, suggesting it's a popular choice for families in Bromsgrove. Parents reported particularly high satisfaction with the range of clubs and activities on offer, with 96% agreeing or strongly agreeing that their child can take part. The school also scored well on keeping parents informed about how their child is doing, with 85% agreeing or strongly agreeing. However, concerns about how concerns are dealt with were more mixed: 56% agreed or strongly agreed they are handled properly, while 30% disagreed or strongly disagreed. On SEND support, 59% of parents agreed or strongly agreed the school gives children the support they need, though 38% disagreed or strongly disagreed.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, Bromsgrove, B61 0AH
HeadteacherNatalie Mancini
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils603
Free School Meals (FSM)21.6%
School Capacity603 / 600 (100% full)

The full report on this school

What 61 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Feb 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsAstro TurfGymnasiumTheatreLibraryPlaying FieldsScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

AthleticsNetballCross CountryFootballBadmintonTennisHockeyGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubOrchestraChoirCodingYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parkside Middle School

Parkside 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.