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South Bromsgrove High
Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.3 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,355
Capacity
1,294
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.1, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 69% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The percentage of students progressing to university stands at 64%, with 21% gaining entry to top-third institutions, indicating a commendable level of post-secondary readiness. However, while the EBacc entry rate is 58%, there may be room for improvement in the percentage of students achieving higher grades in core subjects.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.1 | Top 48% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 69% | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 46% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 58% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 32% | Top 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 64% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 21% | Average |
Based on 171 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
White Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.32537, -2.06361 · B60 3NL
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140292
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is South Bromsgrove High rated by Ofsted?
South Bromsgrove High was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2023.
Is South Bromsgrove High a good school?
South Bromsgrove High scores 71.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at South Bromsgrove High in GCSEs?
South Bromsgrove High achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.1. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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