The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
38%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 144 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 60 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 615
- Capacity
- 59%
- FSM
- 35.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Worcestershire
- Trust
- DYSON PERRINS CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY
- Head
- Mike Gunston (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Yates Hay Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 1WD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDyson Perrins CofE Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Somers Park Primary School
Primary · 521m away
St Matthias Church of England Primary School
Primary · 921m away
Northleigh CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Grove Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St James' CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Malvern St James
Independent · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dyson Perrins CofE Academy a selective school?
No. Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dyson Perrins CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dyson Perrins CofE Academy?
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy currently has 615 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dyson Perrins CofE Academy take?
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dyson Perrins CofE Academy?
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is in Malvern, WR14 1WD, in the Worcestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dyson Perrins CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dyson Perrins CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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