Parkside Middle School
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
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.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Feb 2025Latest monitoring visit (5 Feb 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 25 Oct 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
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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