Dyson Perrins CofE Academy

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.

On attainment, the school’s Attainment 8 score of 41.6 is modest, and the basics measure — pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths — sits at 35.8 per cent. That’s a figure many parents will want to weigh carefully. The EBacc entry rate is 36.8 per cent, and just 10.4 per cent of pupils achieve the full EBacc at grade 5 or above. Ofsted’s most recent inspection in 2023 rated the school Good across the board, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That’s a repeat of its 2015 Good rating, so there’s consistency in the judgement. The school ranks 2nd out of 4 secondary schools in the Malvern Hills district by Progress 8, and 10th out of 47 across Worcestershire — a solid mid-table position in the county. Nationally, it sits around the 44th percentile, which is broadly in line with the average school.

Dyson Perrins is a Church of England academy for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form. It’s heavily oversubscribed: for 2025/26 entry, there were 214 applications for 125 places, and 122 of those were first preferences. That ratio of 1.71 applicants per place tells you it’s a popular choice locally. The school has a strong set of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, chapel, and sports hall, and offers a wide range of sports and clubs from netball to coding. Its SEN provision is extensive, with a dedicated SEN unit and support for conditions including autism, dyslexia, and speech and language difficulties. Over a third of pupils (35.4 per cent) are eligible for free school meals, which is high and suggests the school serves a diverse catchment. For families who value a Good-rated, inclusive secondary with a Christian character and strong extracurricular offer, Dyson Perrins is worth a close look — especially if your child might benefit from its SEN support or the swimming and arts facilities.

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