Malvern College
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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Malvern St James is a private secondary-stage school in Malvern, Worcestershire, with a published age range of 3-20.
Private school Co-ed Ages 3-20 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-20
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
Malvern St James
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-20
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
Five local predecessor schools feed into the story of Malvern St James, including the 2006 merger of St James's with Malvern Girls' College on the latter's site. The co-educational setting now runs from age 3 to 20, with a sixth form and boarding, so its identity is shaped by both continuity and a layered Malvern history.
In Year 7, pupils study English, mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, design and technology, food science and nutrition, French, Spanish, humanities, art, music and drama. Latin is added in Year 8, Chinese and Japanese are available as extra-curricular languages, and Year 9 begins GCSE preparation in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics.
More than 100 clubs span physical, expressive-arts, academic and social activity. Boarding begins in Year 3 with flexi, weekly and full options, while day pupils receive two complimentary boarding nights each term. That arrangement makes boarding an experience that can be tested before a family commits to a longer pattern.
Entry involves a visit or open event, registration, taster day and assessment, followed by entrance examinations, a confidential reference from the current setting and an interview with a senior member of staff. Applicants considering boarding can also arrange a boarding-house sleepover.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 44.3 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 26.7% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 44.3
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 3.17
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Worcestershire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 3-20
- Headmistress
- Mrs Frances King
- Pupil roll
- 171 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 15 Avenue Road, Malvern, Worcestershire
- Postcode
- WR14 3BA
- Area
- Worcestershire
School leadership
- Headmistress
- Mrs Frances King
School contact
- School phone
- 01684892288
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01684892288
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 3-20
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Boarding fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 44.3 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.17 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 26.7% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 38.02 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: 19 June 2025
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 records an inspection beginning 19 June 2025. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Malvern St James handle admissions?
Malvern St James handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Malvern St James?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Malvern St James?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Malvern St James?
Malvern St James is currently rated Likely to meet standards following the latest published inspection dated 19 June 2025.