SchoolScoresSt John's CofE Middle School Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE SPIRE CHURCH OF ENGLAND LEARNING TRUST
Watt Close, Bromsgrove, B61 7DH
01527 832376 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 October 2023.
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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
106 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Bromsgrove comparisons use the 3 of its 6 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 3 have 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 | Bromsgrove | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromsgrove. Higher than 82% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromsgrove. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 89% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromsgrove. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromsgrove. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 53% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromsgrove. Higher than 73% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 69% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bromsgrove. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 82% | 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. Bromsgrove figures pool parents at the Bromsgrove 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
146 pupils in this year group.
75% — 16 points above the Worcestershire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 75% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 13% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.4% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.1% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 55% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 14.3% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.7% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 81% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 85% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.3 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Lower than 89% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 74% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.0 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 58% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 6 state secondary schools in Bromsgrove. Higher than 33% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.7% | 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
- Bromsgrove School 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 48% A*/A at A level
- South Bromsgrove High 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- Parkside Middle School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
- North Bromsgrove High School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Aston Fields Middle School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Catshill Middle School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St John's CofE Middle School Academy's Ofsted rating?
St John's CofE Middle School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 October 2023.
Would parents recommend St John's CofE Middle School Academy?
86% of the 106 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St John's CofE Middle School Academy 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 139286.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.