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The Chase
Geraldine Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3NZ, Worcestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
67.3 / 100
Top 33%
Better than 67% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,407
Capacity
1,679
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates above-average performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 23% nationally. A notable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 75% progress to university, including 34% to top-third institutions. While the EBacc entry rate is 40%, which may suggest room for improvement in curriculum breadth, overall parent satisfaction appears positive based on the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 19 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 51.9 | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 40% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 29% | Top 36% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 122 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.6%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Black Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.10260, -2.31012 · WR14 3NZ
School details
Local authorityWorcestershire
RegionWest Midlands
URN137625
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.chase.worcs.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Chase rated by Ofsted?
The Chase was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 October 2021.
Is The Chase a good school?
The Chase scores 67.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Chase in GCSEs?
The Chase achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.9. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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