SchoolScoresBlackminster Middle School
Community school · Secondary, ages 10 to 13 · Mixed
Station Road, South Littleton, Evesham, WR11 8TG
01386 830311 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 19 March 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
38 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Evesham comparisons use the 4 of its 5 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other one has no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Evesham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 11% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 86% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 9% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 15% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 12% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 52% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 34 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 17% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 75% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Evesham. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55%said yes | 85% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Evesham figures pool parents at the Evesham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
102 pupils in this year group.
38% — 21 points below the Worcestershire average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 64% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 57% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 49% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Worcestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.5% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Lower than 59% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.4% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.7 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Lower than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Higher than 17% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.0 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Higher than 20% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.4 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Evesham. Higher than 56% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 14.5% | 11.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Prince Henry's High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Egwin's CofE Middle School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- The De Montfort School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Blackminster Middle School's Ofsted rating?
Blackminster Middle School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2024.
Would parents recommend Blackminster Middle School?
55% of the 38 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Blackminster Middle School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 116960.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.