St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

About St John's Church of England Middle School Academy

St John's Church of England Middle School Academy in Bromsgrove is a state-funded, mixed secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 13, with a current roll of 677 against a total capacity of 950. That leaves a fair amount of spare places, which is unusual for a popular middle school and suggests the school is not yet at full stretch. The school is part of the Church of England family and sits within Worcestershire local authority. While the data doesn't include free school meal percentages, the school's intake is likely to be broadly representative of the local area given its middling size and middle-school structure. The nearest outstanding-rated school is Aston Fields Middle School, just 1.5 km away, so St John's faces direct competition for families who might otherwise choose a higher-rated alternative. There is no admissions oversubscription data available, but the gap between pupil numbers and capacity implies that securing a place is not currently a high-pressure process.

Academically, St John's presents a mixed picture. At Key Stage 4, the school's Attainment 8 score sits at 17.4, and its EBacc average point score is 1.23, both of which are below the national average. No pupils entered the EBacc combination of subjects, and the basics measure (grade 5 or above in English and maths) is zero per cent. However, the school's sixth form tells a very different story. With 113 pupils in the sixth form, the average points per entry is 46.78, equivalent to an A- grade, and the value-added score of 0.52 is well above average, with a progress banding of 'Well above average'. The best three A-levels average grade is also A-. This suggests that while the school's GCSE outcomes are weak, its sixth form is highly effective at adding value, taking students from their starting points and pushing them to strong A-level results.

Facilities at St John's are generous for a middle school, including an astro turf, swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, and a dedicated sixth form centre, plus a chapel and library. The school offers a wide range of sports from rowing to martial arts, and clubs such as Model UN, Young Enterprise, and Eco Club. It also has boarding provision, which is unusual for a state school and may appeal to families needing flexibility. For SEND, there is no specific data in the profile, so parents should contact the school directly. This school will suit families who value a strong sixth form with proven added value and a broad extracurricular offer, but who are less concerned about GCSE headline figures. Given the spare capacity, it may also be a good option for late applicants or those moving into the area mid-year.

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