The Downs Malvern
Revered for its first-class education, The Downs Malvern is located in a stunningly beautiful area of the UK. Safe, caring and extremely well-resourced, all children are supported to achieve their very best academically, creatively, physically and socially, and are encouraged to maintain this momentum throughout their lives. Our boarders receive a hugely supportive and homely experience in which each child cultivates a high level of self-confidence. Boarding provision is excellent, with high-quality accommodation throughout the Boarding House, and wonderful, caring staff ensuring that pastoral care is of the highest standard.
A plethora of extra-curricular activities supplement the academic programme, and all children will find something outside the curriculum that inspires and challenges them. Children at The Downs Malvern are also prepared for a wide range of Senior Schools across the country at 13+, and for those who choose our partner school, Malvern College, the transition is seamless.
Pupils at The Downs Malvern have a strong sense of social awareness; they are courteous and caring with high standards of behaviour being the norm. A strong sense of community, founded in part from the outstanding relationship between pupils and teachers, is our trademark.
Category: Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory
Pupils: Co-Education
Type: Boarding and Day
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Roll: 111 Boys / / 82 Girls
Day pupils: 151
Boarder Number: 42. Boarding from Year 3. Full-Boarding: 16; Flexi-Boarding: 26
Age Range: 3-13 Years
Founded: 1900
Location Description
The Downs Malvern is situated on the Western edge of the Malvern Hills and set in a beautiful 55 acre campus.
School Contact Details
Headteacher: Mr Andy Nuttall
Contact for enquiries: Mrs Katherine Cox, Registrar
Brockhill Road, Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR13 6EY
Tel: 01684 544100 (Enquiries); 01684 544108 (Registrar)
Email: registrar@thedownsmalvern.org.uk
Facilities
Pupils benefit from superb boarding (full, weekly or flexi), sports, and extra-curricular facilities, including a state-of-the-art sports hall, art studio, music school, fully equipped science laboratories, computer suite, all-weather sports pitch and much more.
The latest inspection enthused: “The school offers an excellent educational experience. Throughout the school the pupils’ achievement is excellent and they reach high standards both in their academic work and in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.” (ISI, May 2012) The distinctive ethos and vision of the school is to “provide a first-class education in a secure, caring and disciplined environment, where every pupil can fulfil his or her unique potential- academically, creatively, physically and socially”.
Fees
2023/2024
Nursery (from Age 3 / Rising Threes): Charged on a sessional basis.
Day. Reception – Year 2: £2,795 – £3,780, Year 3 – Year 8: £4,770 – £6,720 per term
Weekly Boarding. Year 3 – Year 8: £5,940 – £7,830 per term.
Full Boarding. Year 3 – Year 8: £6,745 – £8.900 per term.
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OPEN DAYS
All visits are welcome, please contact the school
For details, please contact Katherine on +44 (0)1684 544108 or e-mail registrar@thedownsmalvern.org.uk.