The Orchards School vs Parkside Middle School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Orchards School
Bromsgrove
Parkside Middle School
Bromsgrove
Overview
Phase
Primary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Community school
Age Range
3–9
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Worcestershire
Worcestershire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
230
593
Capacity
300
600
Occupancy
77%
99%
FSM %
30.9%
22.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2024
Feb 2025
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
-
68%
KS2 Maths
-
66%
KS2 Writing
-
73%