Catshill First School, based in Bromsgrove, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 9. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Catshill First School currently has around 322 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.6% boys and 49.4% girls. Around 23.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gibb Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 0JP |
| Website: | www.catshillfirst.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01527872913 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Worcestershire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Miss Julia Shingler |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150048 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/02/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 9 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 322 |
| Number of Boys: | 163 |
| Number of Girls: | 159 |
| White British | 90.10% | 290 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.80% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.20% | 4 |
| Other White | 0.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 3 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill First School Gibb Lane , Catshill B61 0JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill First School Gibb Lane , Catshill B61 0JP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey End First School School Lane , Lickey End B60 1JG | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield First School Stourbridge Road , Fairfield B61 9LZ | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield First School Stourbridge Road , Fairfield B61 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | 3out of 4 | 3,103 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Bromsgrove High School School Drive , Stratford Road B60 1BA | - not rated | 3,163 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | - not rated | 335 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Catshill Middle School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JW | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Middle School Stourbridge Road , B61 0AH | 3out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadsgrove Educational Trust Specialist College Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 429 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | 4out of 4 | 429 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadsgrove School Meadow Road , Catshill B61 0JL | - not rated | 429 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School Birmingham Road , B61 0EP | - not rated | 1,945 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lickey Grange School Old Birmingham Road , B60 1NP | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.