Malvern College
Malvern, Worcestershire, West Midlands · WR14 3DF
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.
637
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£40,245
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Pupils
- 637
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6
- Location
- Malvern, Worcestershire, West Midlands
- Website
- https://www.malverncollege.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01684 581500
Headteacher
Headmaster Keith Metcalfe
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
56%
A-level A*-A
21%
A-level A*-B
49%
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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 329
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 35.78%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1865
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Acceptable use of ICT policy for pupils
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £38,115 - £40,245
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £56,790 - £59,295
Means-tested bursaries
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 January 2025
The last word
A sixth-form-heavy boarding school with an exceptionally low teacher ratio and an international curriculum, best suited to families seeking immersion and breadth. Fees are substantial, though means-tested bursaries and a range of scholarships widen access.
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Malvern College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Malvern College located?
Malvern College is located at Malvern, Malvern, WR14 3DF.
What type of school is Malvern College?
Malvern College is an independent (fee-paying) school in West Midlands.
How many pupils attend Malvern College?
Malvern College has approximately 637 pupils on roll.
What is Malvern College's inspection rating?
Malvern College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 January 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.