Malvern College
School summary
Founded in 1865, Malvern College is a co-educational boarding and day school in Malvern, Worcestershire, serving around 637 pupils aged 13 to 18. More than half of those pupils are in the sixth form, giving the school a distinctly senior, academic character. Its pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one is strikingly low, allowing close attention in lessons. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and its compliance requirements were met. A Christian foundation underpins the wider life of the school.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
56%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
21%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
49%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
Teaching & academics
Pupils can follow GCSE and A-level routes, with the International Baccalaureate and the EPQ offering further breadth. At GCSE, 56% of grades were 9-7, while at A-level 21% were A*-A and just under half reached A*-B. The curriculum is wide, taking in sciences, humanities, economics and business alongside less common subjects such as Latin, Classical Civilisation, Chinese and Russian, reflecting an international outlook.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Headmaster · Keith Metcalfe
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 329
A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, art, drama, music and sport, signalling the breadth of pursuits valued beyond the classroom. As a boarding community, the school offers an immersive environment in which these interests can be developed throughout the week.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1865
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 35.78%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Acceptable use of ICT policy for pupils
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £38,115 - £40,245
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £56,790 - £59,295
Means-tested bursaries
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.