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Dyson Perrins CofE Academy

Malvern Hills, WR14 1WDSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
+0.05
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
122 1st-choice / 125 places
Ranking
#1,396
of 3,141 nationally

About Dyson Perrins CofE Academy

Dyson Perrins CofE Academy sits in a curious spot academically: its Progress 8 score of 0.05 is comfortably above the Worcestershire local authority average of -0.21, meaning pupils here make slightly more progress than those across the county. That gap is meaningful — it suggests the school is pulling in the right direction compared with its peers. Yet the picture is mixed when you dig into the detail. Progress in English is -0.21, exactly matching the LA average, while maths comes in at 0.05 and the EBacc subjects at 0.08. The open element — essentially progress in non-core qualifications — is the strongest area at 0.18. So the school seems to add real value in the broader curriculum, even if core English results are more of a struggle. With a capacity of 1,040 but only 615 pupils on roll, Dyson Perrins is operating well below its potential size, which may affect the breadth of options it can offer.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressYates Hay Road, Malvern, Malvern Hills, WR14 1WD
HeadteacherMike Gunston
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Number of Pupils615
Free School Meals (FSM)35.4%
School Capacity615 / 1,040 (59% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallTheatreSports HallICT SuiteArt StudiosSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

NetballTennisAthleticsRoundersSwimmingCricketBadmintonRugbyGymnasticsDance

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraScience ClubChessGardeningEco ClubNewspaperCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

SEN Unit
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySEN UnitOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Dyson Perrins CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.