Malvern St James has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
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Malvern St James, Malvern
Malvern St James is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 20 in Malvern.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Malvern St James in detail
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 St James 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 St James are Malvern College (0.6 miles); The Downs, Malvern College Prep School (2.3 miles); Abbey College in Malvern (2.7 miles); and The Elms School (3.3 miles).
Malvern CollegeThe Downs, Malvern College Prep SchoolAbbey College in MalvernThe Elms School
Where pupils go next
Of the 43 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 58% went on to university or other higher education and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 40 pupils (23.4%) received SEN support and 3 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Great Malvern Rail Station, about 150 metres away (roughly a 2-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Great Malvern Railway Station (opposite), 70 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 137 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Worcestershire (78), as is usual near a town centre.
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.
No ISI inspection reports found for this school yet.
About
Malvern St James School is an independent day and boarding school. It is located in Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 St James can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
Latest from Malvern St James
Malvern Tennis Academy Summer Camps
4 Jun 2026
Malvern St James School is proposing to close at the end of the academic year
23 Apr 2026
Thriving Minds Senior Stretch and Challenge, Oxford
16 Mar 2026
Hayes Seminar Summary: Professor Andrew Pettegree
9 Mar 2026
A* Success In Extended Project Qualification
9 Jan 2026
Sixth Form Review | Autumn 2025
6 Jan 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
38%
Available places
171 pupils
450 places
279 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Malvern
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Malvern
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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
40
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
25.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
171
Total Pupils
9
Boys
162
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Malvern St James
What are GCSE results like at Malvern St James?
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 St James can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
How many pupils go to Malvern St James?
Malvern St James has around 171 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Malvern St James?
Malvern St James is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Where is Malvern St James?
Malvern St James is at 15 Avenue Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3BA.