Parkside Middle School vs St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Middle School
Bromsgrove · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
593 students
St John's Church of England Middle School Academy
Bromsgrove · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
658 students
| Measure | Parkside Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | St John's Church of England Middle School Academy Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #221 of 493 | #59 of 493 |
| National rank | #2234 of 4,090 | #788 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 593 | 658 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 658 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 25.1% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 109.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 13% |
| 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.parkside.worcs.sch.uk | www.st-johns-bromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •St John's Church of England Middle School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 44.9).
- •St John's Church of England Middle School Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 56%).
- •St John's Church of England Middle School Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 7%).
- •St John's Church of England Middle School Academy is the larger school with 658 students compared with 593.
- •Parkside Middle School is a local authority school while St John's Church of England Middle School Academy 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 Parkside Middle School better than St John's Church of England Middle School Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St John's Church of England Middle School Academy ranks higher (75.1 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 Parkside Middle School and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Middle School: 593. St John's Church of England Middle School Academy: 658. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Middle School and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy rank in West Midlands?
Parkside Middle School is 221st of 493 and St John's Church of England Middle School Academy is 59th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).