West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin has called on the Government’s Schools Commissioner to assess the impact of proposed changes to the sixth form provision in Malvern.

Dyson Perrins Academy is consulting on proposals to stop teaching A level subjects from this September following a significant reduction in demand for places.

Harriett has written to the Regional Schools Commissioner, who oversees school academies, to ask what assessment he has made on what impact this could have on local schools.

Harriett commented: “I’ve been briefed by the school about the declining number of children wanting to go on studying at A level at Dyson Perrins but I am eager for there to be a formal assessment on what this decision may have on schools across the area.

“The Regional Schools Commissioner has a responsibility to oversee our local academies and I have asked him to look into this issue and what can be done if Dyson Perrins does choose to close its sixth form.

“This is an important matter, especially for those directly impacted by the school’s proposals, and I am eager to understand what strategic plans the Commissioner has to support the local network of schools if the changes go ahead.”