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South Bromsgrove High

State school · Bromsgrove, B60 3NL
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 13-18
  • 1,344 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,344 ·
Local authority
Worcestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Chris Smith

Entrance

We do not have admissions information for this school. Please contact the school or your local authority for more details on how to apply.

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
62%
LA avg.
63%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.44
LA avg.
31.82
Eng. avg.
35.69
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
78
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
7.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,344
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Charford Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B60 3NL
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Telephone: 01527 831783

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.southbromsgrove.worcs.sch.uk

Local authority: Worcestershire County Council

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School data & information South Bromsgrove High Charford Road, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 3NL
1,344 Pupil numbers
10 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
2 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
78 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
77%
LA avg.
64%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
48.70
LA avg.
44.50
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.15 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 71 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 67 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 6
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 323 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 121 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 182 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 230 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 320 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 321 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 7
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 5
Art & Design (3d Studies) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Applied Engineering GCSE (9-1) Full Course 36 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.44
LA avg.
31.82
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 29 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 25 B
Psychology GCE A level 33 B
Physics GCE A level 16 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 14 C
Mathematics GCE A level 44 B
Law GCE A level 11 D
History GCE A level 24 B
Geography GCE A level 29 B
French GCE A level 6 C
English Literature GCE A level 25 B
English Language GCE A level 9 B
Economics GCE A level 21 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 10 B
Chemistry GCE A level 23 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 24 B
Biology GCE A level 32 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 8 C

Entry and exit data

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Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

South Bromsgrove High is a mainstream school with resourced provision. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
7.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs Yes
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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