Catshill Middle School vs Parkside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catshill Middle School
Bromsgrove · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
424 students
Parkside Middle School
Bromsgrove · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
593 students
| Measure | Catshill Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | Parkside Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #341 of 493 | #221 of 493 |
| National rank | #3009 of 4,090 | #2234 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 424 | 593 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 593 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 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.catshill-middle.worcs.sch.uk | www.parkside.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Parkside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 29.0).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 51%).
- •Parkside Middle School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 2%).
- •Parkside Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 424.
- •Catshill Middle School is a academy school while Parkside Middle School is a local authority 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 Catshill Middle School better than Parkside Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Middle School ranks higher (44.9 vs 29.0 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 Catshill Middle School and Parkside Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Catshill Middle School: 424. Parkside Middle School: 593. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catshill Middle School and Parkside Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Catshill Middle School is 341st of 493 and Parkside Middle School is 221st of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).