The Chase — Secondary School in Malvern

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The Chase

Malvern, WR14 3NZ

1,407 Pupils

1,679 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

17.40% FSM %

699 Boys

708 Girls

About The Chase

The Chase is a Secondary Academies serving Malvern and the surrounding area in Worcestershire with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 11–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 1,407 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,679. Current headteacher: M J Fieldhouse.

Information on The Chase is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Worcestershire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	Malvern Hills
Parliamentary Constituency	West Worcestershire
Ward	Barnards Green
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THE CHASE SCHOOL
Opened	01-11-2011
UKPRN	10035755
URN	137625
Data Last Updated	06-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr M J Fieldhouse	Accounting Officer	01/05/2017	—	N/A
Mrs Claudia Cobban	Chair of Trustees	01/09/2023	01/09/2025	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Claudia Cobban	Chair of Trustees	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Brian Howell	Chief Financial Officer	02/06/2017	—	N/A
Miss Rachel Walker	Governance Professional - Single-Academy Trust (SAT)	01/09/2023	—	N/A
Mr David Kitcat	Member	12/09/2024	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Doug Ridley	Member	01/11/2011	—	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Adrian Thompson	Member	01/09/2024	—	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Sheenagh Brighton-Goedhals	Trustee	01/09/2025	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Clio Dawkins	Trustee	01/09/2024	31/08/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sylwia Gryzia	Trustee	04/09/2023	04/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stephen Hart	Trustee	25/10/2023	24/10/2027	Appointed by GB/board