The Chase

A good academy converter school in Worcestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Chase.

Malvern, WR143NZ Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.08
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 72.4%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 October 2021
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Geraldine Road
Malvern, WR143NZ
Phone
1684891961
Website
chase.worcs.sch.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137625
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Geraldine Road, Malvern, WR14 3NZ
Website
http://www.chase.worcs.sch.uk
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CHASE SCHOOL
Capacity
1,679 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,408
Free School Meals
17.7% (249 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.3% (32 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
130 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.4 (+20.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
50.9 (+11.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
176
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,408 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(29 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(28 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(32 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(8 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(20 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Respect Resilience Adaptability

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the Headteacher; The Chase aims to provide a broad and balanced, fully inclusive education with an emphasis on equity, a strong pastoral framework, and four pillars guiding learning: Aspiration, Respect, Resilience, and Adaptability.

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