AN ‘ambitious and inclusive’ secondary school has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.

Dyson Perrins CE Academy in Yates Hay Road, Malvern, has kept its ‘good’ rating in the first inspection at the secondary school since 2018.

Inspectors lauded the school for developing an ambitious curriculum with high expectations and creating an inclusive culture that “prepared pupils well for life in modern Britain.”

There was also much praise in Ofsted’s report for the school’s pupils where inspectors found they behaved “calmly, friendly and positively,” were “well-mannered and respectful” and lived up to the school’s high expectations.

“Pupils are happy and feel safe at this inclusive school,” inspectors said. “Leaders have created a culture in school which celebrates difference.

“This is done particularly well for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), as well as pupils from the LGBTQ+ community. As a result, pupils are respectful and welcoming to all.

“Staff have high expectations for pupils in all aspects of school life. Pupils live up to these.

“This is reflected in their positive behaviour and their participation in all aspects of school life.”

While there was praise for the school’s curriculum, inspectors said they did find gaps in some pupils’ knowledge because teachers did not always check that topics were understood before moving on.

Ofsted also found that some pupils at the school were persistently absent which meant they were missing out on big chunks of their education.

The school's headteacher Mike Gunston said: “I am particularly pleased the report acknowledges the wonderful ethos at Dyson Perrins. Our students are real ambassadors for our school and share our sense of pride in this report.

"I would like to take the opportunity to congratulate and thank our staff, this report is credit to their hard work.

“While Ofsted inspections only actually take place over two days, it is their daily efforts that make such a difference to our students.”

Ofsted also took the time to praise the school’s careers education, describing it as a “strength,” as well as the school’s personal development curriculum which helped pupils develop leadership and debating skills.

Plans for the wider development of pupils were “strong” according to Ofsted, with activities such as dodgeball, creative writing, baking and calligraphy all well-attended.