The Downs Malvern
The Downs Malvern is a co-ed boarding and day school in Malvern, Worcestershire, educating pupils aged 2 - 13 and founded in 1900. Boarding fees are £6,060 - £11,770 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 13
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About The Downs Malvern
The story, ethos and character of The Downs Malvern.
- Setting
- Village
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Andy Nuttall
"It is impossible for all but the hard of heart not to get swept along in the magic of The Downs. It has the very best ingredients of a rural prep, somehow keeping children young while also prepping them for next steps." The Good Schools Guide, 2023 The junior arm of the prestigious Malvern College, The Downs Malvern offers a robust and inspiring education for children aged 3-13 years in one of the most beautiful areas in the UK.
Situated on a rural 55-acre campus in the village of Colwall, the school is located 3 miles west of Malvern, just 15 miles from the M5 motorway, and also served on the main line from London Paddington. We continually strive to exceed the confines of the National Curriculum in academic, as well as cultural, sporting, and environmental accomplishments, and in 2023 were awarded Best Eco Initiative in the Muddy Stilettos Best School Awards, in addition to being shortlisted for Small Independent School of the Year in the Independent Schools of the Year Awards.
Further to this, the school was also rated as 'Excellent' in its most recent ISI inspection.
With this in mind, the emphasis in Years 7 and 8 is not only on specific preparation for 13+ scholarships and Common Entrance exams, but also on our new, bespoke two-year course of study called the TDM Baccalaureate. This is unique to The Downs Malvern and is underpinned by a rigorous and stimulating academic curriculum.
It also focuses on the development of a forward-thinking skill set that prepares children for their future studies and lifelong learning. Sports, especially team games, are a significant part of the curriculum, as are Art and Music; with more than half the number of pupils learning to play a musical instrument.
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