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The Downs, Malvern College Prep School

Other independent school in Malvern (Herefordshire, County of).

Pupils
220
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
21.4%
2025/26
Capacity
79%
220 / 280 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

Established in 1900 and situated on a breathtaking 55-acre campus amongst the Malvern Hills, we provide the best in independent education for children aged 6 months 13 years. Our offerings include day, full, weekly and flexi-boarding options to suit all requirements. We place particular emphasis on delivering a broad, diverse, yet balanced curriculum.

With small class sizes and specialist teachers, the children in our care feel happy, supported and inspired to achieve their very best. Our commitment extends beyond academics to encompass a rich offering of co-curricular and extra-curricular pursuits, providing ample avenues for personal growth and fulfilment.

A Prep School in the truest sense, our mission is to prepare and empower pupils with a surefooted confidence, tenacity and zest for life. These skills underscore the academic journey, equipping our children for life beyond school.

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

13 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Coding
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Gardening
  • Hockey
  • Lego
  • Photography
  • Robotics
  • Swimming
  • Yoga
  • Forest School

Awards

1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Eco SchoolsEnvironment

Key facts

URN
117002
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
0 to 13
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Non-selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
Constituency
North Herefordshire
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1926

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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