Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6EF
10 simple reasons to choose The Elms School, Malvern
Independent prep school and nursery in Malvern.
For pupils aged 3 to 13 years.
Mixed school (about 60% boys).
Day and boarding school. Around 30% of pupils board, 80% are full boarders and 20% are weekly or flexi boarders. Boarding starts from Year 4.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
The Elms School Colwall fees range from £2,655 (Rec) to £6,665 per term (2021/22). Full boarding fees are £8,710 per term.
10 better reasons to choose The Elms School, Malvern
Schoolsmith Score®; 86.
One of the best independent prep schools in Malvern and one of the 4 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 12.5 pupils per class and 7.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Leavers' destination schools for most Elms School Malvern pupils are one of 30 independent boarding schools. Shrewsbury School, Malvern College, and Cheltenham College account for 40%-50% of leavers. 40%-50% of pupils win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and the ISEB Common Entrance curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHE, rural studies, STEAM, French, Latin, Greek. There is a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport and music throughout, for computing, languages, rural studies and DT from Year 2, and for all subjects from Year 5.
The school's new curriculum from Year 5 maintains the ISEB Common Entrance subjects of maths, English, science, French, Latin and Greek. Otherwise it is taking a cross-curricular and thematic approach for history, geography, theology, philosophy and religion. Similarly for rural studies and computing. And on Saturdays STEAM projects will further promote thinking and project skills.
School offers over 15 different sports. Horse riding lessons for all pupils in the main school. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in hockey.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. 2 choirs and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.45am to 4.40pm or 7.00pm with Day+ options. Minibus service. Facility for occasional boarding.
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Independent Prep Schools
Day: The Downs Malvern (1.2 miles); Malvern St James Prep (4.2 miles); RGS Springfield (12 miles). Boarding: The Downs Malvern (1.2 miles); Malvern St James Prep (4.2 miles); Bredon Junior School (13.9 miles).
State Primary Schools
Somers Park School (4.9 miles); Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's Church of England Primary School (6.1 miles); Madresfield Church of England Primary School (6.1 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Day: Malvern College (3.3 miles); Malvern St James (4.2 miles); The King's School, Worcester (12.1 miles). Boarding: Malvern College (3.3 miles); Malvern St James (4.2 miles); Bredon School (13.9 miles).
State Senior Schools
The Chase (4.4 miles); Hanley Castle High School (8.1 miles); Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College (12.2 miles).