Aston Fields Middle School vs North Bromsgrove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aston Fields Middle School
Bromsgrove · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
598 students
North Bromsgrove High School
Bromsgrove · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,140 students
| Measure | Aston Fields Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | North Bromsgrove High School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 493 | #192 of 493 |
| National rank | #905 of 4,090 | #2024 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 598 | 1,140 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 1,140 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 22.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 109.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 45.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 43.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.98 |
| A level points per entry | – | 23.4 |
| town | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.astonfields.worcs.sch.uk | www.northbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Aston Fields Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 48.8).
- •North Bromsgrove High School is the larger school with 1,140 students compared with 598.
- •Aston Fields Middle School is a local authority school while North Bromsgrove High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aston Fields Middle School better than North Bromsgrove High School?
On the Success Index (England), Aston Fields Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 48.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aston Fields Middle School and North Bromsgrove High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Fields Middle School: 598. North Bromsgrove High School: 1,140. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Fields Middle School and North Bromsgrove High School rank in West Midlands?
Aston Fields Middle School is 67th of 493 and North Bromsgrove High School is 192nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).