Parkside Middle School
Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0AHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Parkside Middle School is a middle school in Bromsgrove for ages 9 to 13. It is one of the 273 schools in Worcestershire. It ranks 3rd of 4 primary schools in Bromsgrove. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2019, report published 25 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
Parkside Middle School welcomes everyone. Staff forge great working relationships with pupils and provide high-quality pastoral care. Pupils know there is always an adult to turn to who can resolve any issues. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils attend school regularly. The school has ensured that pupils learn knowledge in a logical order. There are high expectations for what pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), can achieve. Across their different subjects, pupils meet these expectations and learn well. Educational visits and guest speakers add significantly to pupils' experience. Pupils' behaviour meets the high standards set for them. There is a calm and purposeful atmosphere in classrooms and corridors. Pupils are well mannered. They become confident, articulate young people, well prepared for high school. Pupils learn to respect others, including those different from themselves. They have many opportunities to develop their character and talents. For example, through the school council, pupils have opportunities to contribute to the life of the school. Pupils can act as subject leaders, house captains or mentors. A high proportion of pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, take part in a wide range of clubs.
What the school should improve
- In the classroom, pupils who have grasped the key knowledge are sometimes not given the opportunity to deepen their understanding. As a result, they do not make the very best of the challenging curriculum on offer. The school should ensure that staff have the expertise in how to extend and deepen activities so that all pupils make every possible gain in their learning.
- Teachers' explanations sometimes lack the precision that they need. Consequently, pupils do not understand concepts in sufficient detail or learn the more specific vocabulary in a particular subject. This results in pupils' learning not being as secure as the school expects. The school should ensure that all staff are able to explain ideas to pupils accurately and precisely.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
149 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
593 pupils on roll, with places for 600
Schools near Parkside Middle School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadows First School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| St John's Church of England Middle School Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Finstall First School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| The Orchards School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Lickey End First School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 9 to 13
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Natalie Mancini
- Phone
- 01527873660
- Address
- Stourbridge Road, Bromsgrove, B61 0AH
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- URN
- 116959
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.