SchoolScoresDyson Perrins CofE Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DYSON PERRINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
Yates Hay Road, Malvern, WR14 1WD
01684 564751 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 June 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
126 pupils in this year group.
37% — 4 points below the Worcestershire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% | 41% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.8 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
144 pupils in this year group.
85% — 8 points below the Worcestershire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 85% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 8% | 31% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 30% | 17% | 13% |
| Further education college | 43% | 36% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 4% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 85% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 133 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 110 |
| Of those, offered a place | 110 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 197 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 12 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 36.4% | 22.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 3.1%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.9% | 14.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 9.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 40th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.0% | 8.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 41st lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Lower than 20% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.8% | 23.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 18th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5 | 13.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 15th lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.9% | 5.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.23% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 30th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 35% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 42nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.9 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 32nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Worcestershire. Higher than 16% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.8% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Malvern College 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 23% A*/A at A level
- The Chase 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dyson Perrins CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 June 2023.
How did Dyson Perrins CofE Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 37% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Dyson Perrins CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 110 families put Dyson Perrins CofE Academy as their first choice for 133 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 110 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137186.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.