Worcestershire County Council’s Cabinet will meet next week to discuss plans to make sure there are enough school places for local children.
At its meeting on 17 July, Cabinet will consider a report that looks at how the demand for secondary school places is increasing and the steps that may need to be taken to meet this demand.
Pupil numbers have been rising since 2017 and are expected to change over the coming years due to housing growth in and around Worcester City.
To ensure enough Year 7 places in September 2026 and 2027 for pupils attending Worcester City primary schools, the report recommends that additional places are created at Dyson Perrins CofE Academy and The Chase secondary schools in Malvern.
Cabinet will also consider options to meet longer-term demand for secondary school places, including whether to move forward with plans for a new secondary school on the Newtown Road site in Worcester. Alternative options being considered include expanding existing schools from 2029 to accommodate more pupils.
To read the Cabinet report in full, please visit: Agenda for Cabinet on Thursday, 17th July, 2025, 10.00 am - Modern Council
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