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'''The Chase School''', also referred to as '''The Chase Technology College''' and '''The Chase High School''', is a [[secondary school]] (ages 11–18) in [[Malvern, Worcestershire]], [[England]]. The school opened as a [[Secondary Modern]] in 1953 under headteacher Mr Garth.<ref name="wedderburnroad" /> It was officially opened by [[Charles Lyttelton, 10th Viscount Cobham|Lord Cobham]] on 26 March 1955. The Chase became a [[comprehensive school|comprehensive]] with the abolition of selective education in Worcestershire in 1974 and became an [[Academy (English school)|academy]] on 1 November 2011. Teaching students from Year 7 to Year 13, The Chase has around 1,500 students, making it one of the larger schools in Worcestershire, with just over 300 students in the sixth form.<ref name="Ofsted2016" /><ref name="DfE" /> Recent results, notably the headline measure of 5+ A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and maths, are significantly above the national average at 72% in 2015 and 74% in 2014.<ref name="DfE" />

The school is located in [[Barnards Green]], a suburb of Malvern, adjacent to the sites of [[QinetiQ]] and the [[Malvern Hills Science Park]]. Links between the school and these organisations has led to the establishment of the Cyber-security Apprentice Development Scheme, an [[apprenticeship]] initiative aimed to encourage more students into the [[Computer security|cyber security]] sector.

== Background ==
The Chase School has been a [[specialist schools programme]] Technology College since 1999, and was awarded [[Beacon school]] status in 2002.<ref>{{cite news |title=Chase named a Beacon school |url=http://archive.worcesternews.co.uk/2002/5/29/267289.html |work=Worcester News |date=29 May 2002 |accessdate=2008-04-17}}</ref> The school achieved Artsmark Gold status in 2001 for excellence in art and design, drama, music, creative writing and public speaking. The Chase School is also a [[Language College]] (French, German, Spanish and Japanese). The school has Sportsmark Gold status, this is awarded to schools by [[Sport England]] for the excellent in provision of Physical Education and school sport.<ref name="Ofsted2009">{{cite web |url=http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/index.php?q=filedownloading/&id=927645&type=1&refer=0 |title=Ofsted Inspection Report March 2009 |date=20 March 2009 |website=Ofsted |access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref>

It is administered by the Worcestershire County Directorate of Educational Services, and Matt May is the head of governors. Current [[headmaster]] Richard Jacobs started in 2013, taking over from Kevin Peck who had started in 2002. Peck was brought in when the previous headteacher retired; David Fawbert had been awarded the [[Order of the British Empire]] (OBE) for his services to education during his tenure. There are 16 [[primary school]]s in Malvern that feed The Chase School and nearby [[Dyson Perrins CofE Academy]].

The most recent [[Ofsted]] inspection took place in July 2016, awarding the school Grade 2 (Good) overall with the Sixth Form ranked as Grade 1 (Outstanding). This echoed the findings of the 2009 inspection.<ref name="Ofsted2009" /> The inspectors noted that the "curriculum is well planned and inclusive" and how pupils are "keen to learn" and that "positive relationships with teachers and other pupils in the classroom support learning".<ref name="Ofsted2016" />

==Buildings==
[[File:The Chase School - Science Block.jpg|thumb|Photograph of The Chase School. A view of the stream in front of the Science Block with the Malvern Hills in the background.]]
The Chase School library opened in September 2006 and was officially opened on 23 February 2007, by the now [[poet laureate]] [[Carol Ann Duffy]]. The library is situated adjacent to the main ground floor block. The science block was built and was open in 2008 and was officially opened in 2009.

In 2014 local MP [[Harriett Baldwin]] officially opened the new £1 million humanities block, a new build featuring seven classrooms.<ref name="MOhum">{{cite web |url=http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/new-block-unveiled-chase-6015/ |title=New block unveiled at The Chase |date=15 October 2014 |website=Malvern Observer |access-date=9 October 2016}}</ref>

==Uniform==
The Chase School's uniform for boys consists of a blue sweater, with the school's emblem on the left side of the polo or jumper, a white or blue shirt, a blue and gold, diagonally striped tie and grey or black trousers. The girls' uniform consists of a blue sweater, with the emblem on the left side of the polo or jumper, a white or blue shirt, a blue and gold, diagonally striped tie or a revere shirt without the tie, black, blue or natural tights (unpatterned), and a blue or black skirt.

==Traditions==
The students of The Chase School take part in the annual "Hills Walk", a 7.5 [[mile]] walk across the [[Malvern Hills]] and the surrounding area. The walk begins at the [[clock tower]] in North Malvern, at the foot of the Malvern Hills, and finishes at the school campus on Geraldine Road, Malvern. The walk has taken place every year since it started in 1977, to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee, apart from in 2006, when it was too hot, and in 2013 due to thunder and lightning, and the walk was cancelled. A Senior Student Team is selected each year from students in the Upper-Sixth form. One [[Head Boy]] and one [[Head Girl]], supported by several deputies, take on additional roles including making introductions at Speech Day and representing the school at various events. The school supports a variety of charities and runs various fundraising events, regularly raising over £5,000 each year.<ref name="Charity">{{cite web |url=http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/dedication-pays-off-for-chases-charities-8903/ |title=Dedication pays off for Chase’s charities|date=23 July 2015 |website=Malvern Observer |access-date=10 October 2016}}</ref> This includes the donation of food parcels to residents of local housing for the elderly and to [[food bank]]s in Malvern.<ref name="CharityBox">{{cite web |url=http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/11672007.Chase_pupils_bring_Christmas_parcels_to_local_elderly_residents/ |title=Chase pupils bring Christmas parcels to local elderly residents |date=17 December 2014 |website=Malvern Gazette |access-date=10 October 2016}}</ref>

==Notable achievements==
The Chase has a strong history of varied extra-curricular achievements. In July 2016 the school won a record eighth best team trophy at the Worcestershire Schools' Sailing and Canoeing Association (WSSCA) OnBoard Regatta.<ref name="MGwssca">{{cite web |url=http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/sport/14623078.Schools_contest_sailing_prizes_at_county_regatta/ |title=Schools contest sailing prizes at county regatta with Malvern's The Chase starring at Upton Warren |date=15 July 2016 |website=Malvern Gazette |access-date=9 October 2016}}</ref><ref name="MOwssca">{{cite web |url=http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/record-breaking-chase-school-rule-waves-county-schools-regatta/ |title=Record-breaking The Chase School rule the waves at county schools regatta |date=11 July 2016 |website=Malvern Observer|access-date=9 October 2016}}</ref>

The school's links with local technology companies has enabled them to develop apprenticeships in cyber security. In 2015 a team representing The Chase secured the runners-up prize in the national finals of the UK Cyber Centurion Competition and second in the international competition.<ref name="MalGazApril2015">{{cite web |url=http://www.malverngazette.co.uk/news/12913929.Chase_students_are_cyber_champions/ |title=Chase students are cyber champions |date=25 April 2015 |website=Malvern Gazette |access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="3sdl">{{cite web |url=https://www.3sdl.com/news/news/cads-take-part-in-international-cyber-competition-bletchley.html |title=CADS take part in International Cyber Competition @Bletchley |date=28 April 2015 |website=3sdl.com |access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref>

The Chase has also found success in national and regional business competitions, achieving top marks in the 2012 Business, Accountancy and Skills Education competition run by the [[Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales]] (ICAEW).<ref name="mbn">{{cite web |url=http://www.midlandsbusinessnews.co.uk/top-marks-for-the-chase-school-winners-of-the-national-business-game/ |title=Top marks for The Chase School – winners of the national "business game" |date=25 July 2012 |website=Midlands Business News |access-date=10 October 2016}}</ref> They have also enjoyed great success in [[Young Enterprise]] each year.<ref name="YE">{{cite web |url=http://malvernobserver.co.uk/news/young-enterprise-group-top-the-pile-7954/ |title=Young Enterprise group top the pile |date=17 May 2015 |website=Malvern Observer |access-date=10 October 2016}}</ref>

===Notable alumni===
*[[Cher Lloyd]], singer and former [[The X Factor (UK TV series)|X Factor]] contestant.<ref name="Cher">{{cite web |url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/x_factor/3259873/Video-shows-X-Factors-Cher-Lloyd-give-first-audition-aged-12.html |title=How Cher stole the show... aged 12 |website=The Sun |access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref>
*[[Ed Elliott (sculptor)]] achieved recognition for his critically acclaimed wooded angel ''Greer'', commissioned by the [[National Trust]].<ref name="HTelliot2">{{cite news
|url=http://www.herefordtimes.com/news/9917392.h_Art_2012/
|title=h.Art 2012
|date=7 September 2012
|work=Hereford Times
|publisher=Newsquest Media Group
|accessdate=14 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="PRNelliot">{{cite web
|url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-national-trust-reveals-the-angel-garden-at-mottisfont-135443328.html
|title=The National Trust Reveals The Angel Garden at Mottisfont
|date=12 December 2012
|work=PR Newswire
|accessdate=14 September 2012
|location=Swindon}}</ref><ref name="BBCelliot">{{cite web
|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-15838130
|title=Mottisfont's Boris Anrep-inspired angel sculptures mark 65 years
|date=22 November 2012
|work=BBC NEWS, Hampshire and isle of Wight
|publisher=BBC
|accessdate=14 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="RAelliot">{{cite news
|url=http://www.romseyadvertiser.co.uk/news/news/9397391.Angels_are_sent_to_gather_at_the_Font/
|title=Angels are sent to gather at the Font
|date=2 December 2011
|work=Romsey Advertiser
|publisher=Nesquest Media Group
|accessdate=14 September 2012}}</ref><ref name="WNelliot">{{cite news
|url=http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/local/9471837.Ed_spreads_his_wings_for_exhibition/
|title=Ed spreads his wings for exhibition
|date=16 January 2012
|work=Worcester News
|publisher=Newsquest Media Group
|accessdate=14 September 2012}}</ref>
*[[Adam Hatton]], Director of exterior design at Jaguar, co-designed the 2009 XJ X351,<ref>[[Jaguar XJ#X351 .282009.E2.80.93.29]]</ref> and is sole designer of the 2014 Jaguar XE.<ref>http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/regional/11488713.print/</ref>
*[[Tom Scutt]], theatre designer.<ref name="MalGazDecember2012">{{cite web |url=http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/education/10133188.display/ |title=Government moved goalposts says head at school speech day |website=Malvern Gazette |access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref><ref name="Vidal">{{cite web |url=http://www.clarevidalhall.co.uk/clients/designer/tom-scutt/ |title=Tom Scutt |website=Clare Vidal-Hall Management |access-date=25 January 2016}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.chase.worcs.sch.uk/ The Chase School Website]

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Revision as of 12:06, 16 November 2017

The Chase School
Address
Map
Geraldine Road

Malvern
,
Worcestershire
,
WR14 3NZ

England
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoA school of excellence
Established1953[1]
Local authorityWorcestershire
Department for Education URN137625 Tables
OfstedReports
ChairMatt May[2]
HeadteacherMike Fieldhouse
Staff112[3]
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrollment1,482[2]
HousesBeacon (Green), Jubilee (Yellow), Evendine (Purple), Pinnacle (Red). Named after the Malvern Hills and springs.
Colour(s)Navy Blue, Gold
PublicationProspectus
Twitter@TheChaseMalvern
Websitehttp://www.chase.worcs.sch.uk/

The Chase School, also referred to as The Chase Technology College and The Chase High School, is a secondary school (ages 11–18) in Malvern, Worcestershire, England. The school opened as a Secondary Modern in 1953 under headteacher Mr Garth.[1] It was officially opened by Lord Cobham on 26 March 1955. The Chase became a comprehensive with the abolition of selective education in Worcestershire in 1974 and became an academy on 1 November 2011. Teaching students from Year 7 to Year 13, The Chase has around 1,500 students, making it one of the larger schools in Worcestershire, with just over 300 students in the sixth form.[2][3] Recent results, notably the headline measure of 5+ A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and maths, are significantly above the national average at 72% in 2015 and 74% in 2014.[3]

The school is located in Barnards Green, a suburb of Malvern, adjacent to the sites of QinetiQ and the Malvern Hills Science Park. Links between the school and these organisations has led to the establishment of the Cyber-security Apprentice Development Scheme, an apprenticeship initiative aimed to encourage more students into the cyber security sector.

Background

The Chase School has been a specialist schools programme Technology College since 1999, and was awarded Beacon school status in 2002.[4] The school achieved Artsmark Gold status in 2001 for excellence in art and design, drama, music, creative writing and public speaking. The Chase School is also a Language College (French, German, Spanish and Japanese). The school has Sportsmark Gold status, this is awarded to schools by Sport England for the excellent in provision of Physical Education and school sport.[5]

It is administered by the Worcestershire County Directorate of Educational Services, and Matt May is the head of governors. Current headmaster Richard Jacobs started in 2013, taking over from Kevin Peck who had started in 2002. Peck was brought in when the previous headteacher retired; David Fawbert had been awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to education during his tenure. There are 16 primary schools in Malvern that feed The Chase School and nearby Dyson Perrins CofE Academy.

The most recent Ofsted inspection took place in July 2016, awarding the school Grade 2 (Good) overall with the Sixth Form ranked as Grade 1 (Outstanding). This echoed the findings of the 2009 inspection.[5] The inspectors noted that the "curriculum is well planned and inclusive" and how pupils are "keen to learn" and that "positive relationships with teachers and other pupils in the classroom support learning".[2]

Buildings

Photograph of The Chase School. A view of the stream in front of the Science Block with the Malvern Hills in the background.

The Chase School library opened in September 2006 and was officially opened on 23 February 2007, by the now poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy. The library is situated adjacent to the main ground floor block. The science block was built and was open in 2008 and was officially opened in 2009.

In 2014 local MP Harriett Baldwin officially opened the new £1 million humanities block, a new build featuring seven classrooms.[6]

Uniform

The Chase School's uniform for boys consists of a blue sweater, with the school's emblem on the left side of the polo or jumper, a white or blue shirt, a blue and gold, diagonally striped tie and grey or black trousers. The girls' uniform consists of a blue sweater, with the emblem on the left side of the polo or jumper, a white or blue shirt, a blue and gold, diagonally striped tie or a revere shirt without the tie, black, blue or natural tights (unpatterned), and a blue or black skirt.

Traditions

The students of The Chase School take part in the annual "Hills Walk", a 7.5 mile walk across the Malvern Hills and the surrounding area. The walk begins at the clock tower in North Malvern, at the foot of the Malvern Hills, and finishes at the school campus on Geraldine Road, Malvern. The walk has taken place every year since it started in 1977, to celebrate the Queen's Silver Jubilee, apart from in 2006, when it was too hot, and in 2013 due to thunder and lightning, and the walk was cancelled. A Senior Student Team is selected each year from students in the Upper-Sixth form. One Head Boy and one Head Girl, supported by several deputies, take on additional roles including making introductions at Speech Day and representing the school at various events. The school supports a variety of charities and runs various fundraising events, regularly raising over £5,000 each year.[7] This includes the donation of food parcels to residents of local housing for the elderly and to food banks in Malvern.[8]

Notable achievements

The Chase has a strong history of varied extra-curricular achievements. In July 2016 the school won a record eighth best team trophy at the Worcestershire Schools' Sailing and Canoeing Association (WSSCA) OnBoard Regatta.[9][10]

The school's links with local technology companies has enabled them to develop apprenticeships in cyber security. In 2015 a team representing The Chase secured the runners-up prize in the national finals of the UK Cyber Centurion Competition and second in the international competition.[11][12]

The Chase has also found success in national and regional business competitions, achieving top marks in the 2012 Business, Accountancy and Skills Education competition run by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).[13] They have also enjoyed great success in Young Enterprise each year.[14]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b "Schools". Window on Wedderburn. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ofsted Inspection Report July 2016" (PDF). Ofsted. 12 September 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  3. ^ a b c "DfE School and college performance tables". DfE. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  4. ^ "Chase named a Beacon school". Worcester News. 29 May 2002. Retrieved 2008-04-17.
  5. ^ a b "Ofsted Inspection Report March 2009". Ofsted. 20 March 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  6. ^ "New block unveiled at The Chase". Malvern Observer. 15 October 2014. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Dedication pays off for Chase's charities". Malvern Observer. 23 July 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  8. ^ "Chase pupils bring Christmas parcels to local elderly residents". Malvern Gazette. 17 December 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  9. ^ "Schools contest sailing prizes at county regatta with Malvern's The Chase starring at Upton Warren". Malvern Gazette. 15 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  10. ^ "Record-breaking The Chase School rule the waves at county schools regatta". Malvern Observer. 11 July 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  11. ^ "Chase students are cyber champions". Malvern Gazette. 25 April 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  12. ^ "CADS take part in International Cyber Competition @Bletchley". 3sdl.com. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  13. ^ "Top marks for The Chase School – winners of the national "business game"". Midlands Business News. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  14. ^ "Young Enterprise group top the pile". Malvern Observer. 17 May 2015. Retrieved 10 October 2016.
  15. ^ "How Cher stole the show... aged 12". The Sun. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  16. ^ "h.Art 2012". Hereford Times. Newsquest Media Group. 7 September 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  17. ^ "The National Trust Reveals The Angel Garden at Mottisfont". PR Newswire. Swindon. 12 December 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  18. ^ "Mottisfont's Boris Anrep-inspired angel sculptures mark 65 years". BBC NEWS, Hampshire and isle of Wight. BBC. 22 November 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  19. ^ "Angels are sent to gather at the Font". Romsey Advertiser. Nesquest Media Group. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  20. ^ "Ed spreads his wings for exhibition". Worcester News. Newsquest Media Group. 16 January 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2012.
  21. ^ Jaguar XJ#X351 .282009.E2.80.93.29
  22. ^ http://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/regional/11488713.print/
  23. ^ "Government moved goalposts says head at school speech day". Malvern Gazette. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  24. ^ "Tom Scutt". Clare Vidal-Hall Management. Retrieved 25 January 2016.

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