Charford First School vs South Bromsgrove High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 420 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charford First School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
498 students
South Bromsgrove High
Bromsgrove · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,317 students
| Measure | Charford First School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | South Bromsgrove High Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #679 of 1,690 | #128 of 493 |
| National rank | #6853 of 15,697 | #1512 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 13–18 |
| Students | 498 | 1,317 |
| Pupils on roll | 498 | 1,317 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.6% | 101.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 45.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.25 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.5 |
| town | Bromsgrove | Bromsgrove |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.charford.worcs.sch.uk/ | www.southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •South Bromsgrove High scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.6 vs 55.2).
- •South Bromsgrove High is the larger school with 1,317 students compared with 498.
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 Charford First School better than South Bromsgrove High?
On the Success Index (England), South Bromsgrove High ranks higher (59.6 vs 55.2 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 Charford First School and South Bromsgrove High?
About 420 m in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Charford First School: 498. South Bromsgrove High: 1,317. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Charford First School and South Bromsgrove High rank in West Midlands?
Charford First School is 679th of 1,690 and South Bromsgrove High is 128th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).