Parkside Middle School vs The Orchards School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 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
The Orchards School
Bromsgrove · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
230 students
| Measure | Parkside Middle School Bromsgrove, West Midlands | The Orchards School Bromsgrove, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #221 of 493 | #1269 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2234 of 4,090 | #12097 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 593 | 230 |
| Pupils on roll | 593 | 230 |
| Free school meals | 22.9% | 30.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 76.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 56% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.parkside.worcs.sch.uk | www.theorchardsschool.org |
The verdict
- •Parkside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.9 vs 30.6).
- •Parkside Middle School is the larger school with 593 students compared with 230.
- •Parkside Middle School is a local authority school while The Orchards School 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 The Orchards School?
On the Success Index (England), Parkside Middle School ranks higher (44.9 vs 30.6 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 The Orchards School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bromsgrove and Bromsgrove in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Parkside Middle School: 593. The Orchards School: 230. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Parkside Middle School and The Orchards School rank in West Midlands?
Parkside Middle School is 221st of 493 and The Orchards School is 1269th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).