Malvern College vs The Chase
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malvern College
Malvern · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
625 students
The Chase
Malvern · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,449 students
| Measure | Malvern College Malvern, West Midlands | The Chase Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #460 of 493 | #66 of 493 |
| National rank | #3881 of 4,090 | #893 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 13–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 625 | 1,449 |
| Pupils on roll | 625 | 1,449 |
| Free school meals | – | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 93.3% | 86.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 14.6 | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 51.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 75.9% |
| EBacc average points | 0.49 | 4.67 |
| A level points per entry | 34.4 | 36.5 |
| town | Malvern | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.malverncollege.org.uk/ | www.chase.worcs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Chase scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.8 vs 12.8).
- •The Chase is the larger school with 1,449 students compared with 625.
- •Malvern College is a independent school while The Chase is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Malvern College better than The Chase?
On the Success Index (England), The Chase ranks higher (72.8 vs 12.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Malvern College and The Chase?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Malvern College: 625. The Chase: 1,449. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Malvern College and The Chase rank in West Midlands?
Malvern College is 460th of 493 and The Chase is 66th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).