Have seen mention of a Boys' School, Girls' School, National Board School in Astwood Bank (reports of Feckenham School Board) but the following advert (or similar) appeared regularly in the Birmingham Daily post from about 1880
EDUCATIONAL
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL - ASTWOOD BANK near Redditch
For Boarders only. Established 1855. Conducted by the Messrs Timson.
The system of instruction pursued (which includes French, German, Latin and Music) is of the most comprehensive kind.
Good playground, and fields for Cricket, Football &c.
Milk and vegetables home produce.
Terms: from 20 to 26 guineas per annum.
Pupils may enter any time. Fees charged from date of entrance. Inspection of premises invited.
School reopens 18 July
References permitted to parents of present and former pupils. Also to old pupils.
No address ever quoted.
Possibility?
regards