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South Bromsgrove High

Secondary · Academy converter · Bromsgrove, B60 3NL

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National ranking

GCSE 2025/26

#1,837 of 3,312

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.

A-level 2024/25

#1,454 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

South Bromsgrove High Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Apr 2023

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages13 to 18
Pupils1,317
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMr Chris Smith
TrustSOUTH BROMSGROVE HIGH ACADEMY TRUST
Local authorityWorcestershire
Opened01 Nov 2013
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 140292.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.45, similar to England, similar to Worcestershire43.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.68.9%, better than England, better than Worcestershire62.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.44.2%, similar to England, better than Worcestershire41.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.6.7%, worse than England, worse than Worcestershire9.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths61.3%, similar to England, better than Worcestershire57.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4328--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.32.47, worse than England, similar to Worcestershire3235
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels33.3, worse than England, similar to Worcestershire33.4735.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better11.4%, worse than England, similar to Worcestershire12.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.02, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study189--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.Dist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,317
Girls621
Boys696
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.12.8%
First language not English1.6%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.1,407
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.6.4%
Sixth form places2024/25329
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.108
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.28
Average class size21.9

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
90.5%
Other White
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean
1.5%
White and Asian
1.2%
Other mixed
1.1%
Indian
0.8%
African
0.8%
Other ethnic group
0.5%
Irish
0.3%
White and Black African
0.2%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17.5
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.12.6
Teachers (FTE)75.4
Teaching assistants (FTE)16.03
Support staff (FTE)44.6
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2575.2
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2566
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/256.6
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/252.6

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Overall absence9.1%, worse than England, worse than Worcestershire8%8%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.25%, worse than England, worse than Worcestershire21.1%21.6%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.3.7%, similar to England, similar to Worcestershire3.7%3.6%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate12.3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions6.5%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Destinations after GCSEs

2023/24

Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.95.1%
Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education.89.5%
School sixth form56.5%
Further education27.5%
Sixth form college5.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.3.7%
Employment3.1%
Apprenticeship2.5%

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.88.3%
Higher education59.2%
Employment22.3%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.8.4%
Apprenticeship6.7%
Further education0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about South Bromsgrove High

What is South Bromsgrove High's Ofsted rating?

South Bromsgrove High is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 18 Apr 2023.

How does South Bromsgrove High rank in England?

South Bromsgrove High ranks 1,837 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (similar to most schools) and 1,454 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are South Bromsgrove High's GCSE results?

In 2025/26, 44.2% of pupils at South Bromsgrove High got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 45 (England 46.2).

What are South Bromsgrove High's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at South Bromsgrove High was C+, and 11.4% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend South Bromsgrove High?

South Bromsgrove High has 1,317 pupils aged 13 to 18.

What is the capacity of South Bromsgrove High?

South Bromsgrove High had 1,407 school places in 2024/25.

Does South Bromsgrove High have a sixth form?

Yes, South Bromsgrove High has a sixth form with 329 places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at South Bromsgrove High?

At South Bromsgrove High, the average class had 21.9 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17.5 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at South Bromsgrove High?

In 2025/26, pupils at South Bromsgrove High missed 9.1% of sessions (England 8%), and 25% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.