Malvern College Preparatory School 7 – 13
Malvern College Pre-Prep School 3 – 7

The positive recognition of gifts, whatever they are - in others and in ourselves - is central to Malvern College Preparatory School. The Preparatory School learning experience respects the child’s individuality, encourages boys and girls to be considerate and caring to others and ensures that they thrive in a safe, friendly school. Our children achieve high standards in their academic work and co-curricular activities.

From September 1st 2008, our current Prep School will merge with The Downs School in Colwall forming The Downs, Malvern College Preparatory School. The School will be situated in Colwall, the existing site of The Downs, set in a stunning location of 55 acres, just two miles from Malvern College.

Alastair Ramsey, the current Head of The Downs and future Head of The Downs, Malvern College Prep, says: ‘This is a wonderful opportunity to create a strong, vibrant co-educational prep school, building on the close ties the two schools have established over many years. Both Malvern College Prep and The Downs are schools that enjoy great success and I am confident that the merger will set new standards in preparatory education in this country.’

A Caring School

The progress and development of each child is of paramount importance to us. Our belief that everyone is good at something focuses our pastoral care on the needs of the individual.

Our care begins with an emphasis on the traditional values of good manners and good behaviour. Building on these basics, we encourage parents to join with us in ensuring our boys and girls grow in many directions. Staff enjoy pupils’ company and a strength of our school is the depth of support given to our children who become confident, yet not arrogant, and well-balanced.

Academic

“Education is not the filling of a pail. It is the lighting of a fire.” (W. B. Yeats)

At Malvern College Preparatory School, we instil in each child the joy and excitement of finding out about the world in which they live. A broad curriculum from languages to music, from drama to IT, ensures that our young pupils are prepared to take advantage of the opportunities offered to them. Our academic standards are high and we are proud of our pupils’ achievements in the Key Stages and at Common Entrance and scholarship level. The skills to do this are carefully developed and honed.

General Information

Pupils at Malvern College Preparatory School obtain a first-class education within a friendly environment. We feel that school life should be both enjoyable and challenging. We place academic work as a priority and encourage our pupils to perform to the best of their capabilities. Personal achievements of our boys and girls combine to create a school with high academic standards.