Malvern College, Malvern
Malvern College is an independent school for pupils aged 13 to 19 in Malvern. It has a Christian religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2025.
Data last updated 1 Nov 2026
Malvern College in detail
Malvern College in its own words
In its own words: "With a 160-year pedigree, Malvern College is rooted by its heritage and propelled by the curious young minds of the pupils who form the life blood of this globally minded, diverse and inclusive community. Malvern is the birthplace of trailblazers, innovators, and explorers, who undeniably evoke the spirit of adventure."
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 6 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Worcestershire
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Malvern College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Malvern College are Malvern St James (0.6 miles); The Downs, Malvern College Prep School (1.7 miles); Abbey College in Malvern (2.2 miles); and The Elms School (2.7 miles).
Malvern St JamesThe Downs, Malvern College Prep SchoolAbbey College in MalvernThe Elms School
Where pupils go next
Of the 148 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 35% went on to university or other higher education and 15% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 261 pupils (41.8%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Great Malvern Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Emmanuel Church (adjacent), 250 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Malvern College stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
At its routine inspection in January 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report
Routine Inspection
14 January 2025
Regulatory Compliance
6 October 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
7 November 2017
Short Visit
4 November 2014
Intermediate (Boarding)
25 March 2014
Standard
1 January 2011
About
Malvern College is a coeducational English public school in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, and is a member of the Rugby Group and of the Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference. Founded in 1865, the college has remained on the same campus since its establishment, near the town centre of Great Malvern covering some 250 acres on the lower slopes of the Malvern Hills.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby schools
Latest from Malvern College
Malvern schools recognised for innovation as prep welcomes 60 new pupils
22 Sep 2026
Malvern College launches Midlands’ first Chelsea Football Club Development Programme
15 Sep 2026
Celebrating Excellent GCSE Results
20 Aug 2026
Malvern College Rugby Tour: An unforgettable South African adventure
17 Aug 2026
Malvern College celebrates exceptional A level exam results
13 Aug 2026
Charlie T. Enjoys a Summer to Remember with England and Warwickshire Debuts
27 Jul 2026
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Nurseries
The nearest nurseries and pre-schools to Malvern College, with their latest published grades:
- Playhouse Nursery - Day nursery, 0.2 milesOfsted, 1 April 2025: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Three Talents Tuition - Day nursery, 0.8 miles
- Home-Grown At The Wyche Institute - Day nursery, 0.8 milesOfsted, 3 June 2021: Outstanding overall; safeguarding is effective
- Smart Steps Nursery - Day nursery, 1.0 milesOfsted, 1 November 2022: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
- Shining Stars Nursery & Preschool - Day nursery, 1.1 milesOfsted, 3 July 2024: Good overall; safeguarding is effective
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt.
3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight are DfT estimates (severity adjustment). Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
625 pupils
670 places
45 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Across Worcestershire council
Places available
4,103
Applications
3,828
Got 1st preference
88.1%
Got preferred school
95.7%
All secondary applications across Worcestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
New homes granted nearby
Councils granted planning permission for at least 11 new homes within 2 miles of Malvern College since October 2023.
Largest schemes
- 11 homes at The Mount Albert Road North Malvern WR14 3AAMalvern Hills, ref M/24/00288/FUL - granted 5 September 2024, 0.5 miles away
Schemes of 10 or more homes. Only full and outline permissions with the number of homes stated in the application are counted, and applications that may be for the same homes are counted once, so the true figure can be higher. Source: councils' planning registers.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
261
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
41.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
625
Total Pupils
334
Boys
291
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Malvern College
When was Malvern College last inspected?
Malvern College's most recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) was a routine inspection in January 2025. At its routine inspection in January 2025, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.
How many pupils go to Malvern College?
Malvern College has around 625 pupils on roll.
How many road collisions happen near Malvern College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt. 3 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Worcestershire is 5.5 (the median across 276 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Malvern College?
Malvern College is at College Road, Malvern, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3DF.
Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)