Aston Fields Middle School vs Parkside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.7 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
Parkside Middle School
Bromsgrove · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
593 students
| Measure | Aston Fields Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | Parkside Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #67 of 493 | #221 of 493 |
| National rank | #905 of 4,090 | #2234 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 598 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 598 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 14.7% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 99.7% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.astonfields.worcs.sch.uk | www.parkside.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Aston Fields Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.5 vs 44.9).
- •Aston Fields Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 56%).
- •Aston Fields Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 7%).
- •Aston Fields Middle School is the larger school with 598 students compared with 593.
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 Parkside Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Aston Fields Middle School ranks higher (72.5 vs 44.9 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 Parkside Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Aston Fields Middle School: 598. Parkside Middle School: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Aston Fields Middle School and Parkside Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Aston Fields Middle School is 67th of 493 and Parkside Middle School is 221st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).