Catshill Middle School vs The Orchards School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
The Orchards School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
230 students
| Measure | Catshill Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | The Orchards School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #341 of 493 | #1269 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3009 of 4,090 | #12097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 424 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 424 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 23.8% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| 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.theorchardsschool.org |
The verdict
- •The Orchards School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (30.6 vs 29.0).
- •Catshill Middle School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 230.
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 The Orchards School?
On the Success Index (England), The Orchards School ranks higher (30.6 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 The Orchards 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. The Orchards School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Catshill Middle School and The Orchards School rank in West Midlands?
Catshill Middle School is 341st of 493 and The Orchards School is 1269th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).