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The Chase

Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ

Good

Inspected 19 October 2021

Good
Ofsted
51.9
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,407
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Chase

The Chase is an academy converter in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,407 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CHASE SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.9 (2025/26). 17.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Worcestershire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,407 / 1,679 (84%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
19 October 2021

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

17.7%
Free school meals
5.6%
EAL
2.2%
SEN support
17.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

51.9
Attainment 8
237 pupils
56.1%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
71.7%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C+
A-level average grade
75 students
8%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
75%
To higher education
34%
To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

94%
Sustained destination
90%
Stayed in education
3%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%
Overall absence
21.2%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

75.9
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
18.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24
9.15
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£50,883
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 9% on leadership pay
↑ +£2,485 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
8
Leadership (FTE)
→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,211
Spend per pupil
£7,262
Income per pupil
59%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ
Phone
01684891961
Headteacher
M J Fieldhouse

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Chase?
The Chase is an academy converter in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Chase have?
The Chase has 1,407 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Chase's Ofsted rating?
The Chase was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 October 2021).
How does The Chase perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Chase achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 51.9 in 2025/26.
Is The Chase part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Chase is part of THE CHASE SCHOOL.
Where is The Chase?
The Chase is located at Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ.

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