Schools in Malvern
22 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson Perrins CofE Academy Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–16 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| The Chase Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (14)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlemorton Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Leigh and Bransford Primary School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Madresfield CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 5–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Malvern Wyche CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2020) · previous system | 5–11 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Northleigh CofE Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Somers Park Primary School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James' CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2020) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Welland Primary School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Cradley CofE Primary School Voluntary aided school | Requires improvement (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Grove Primary School Academy sponsor led | Inadequate (2022) · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Great Malvern Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Malvern Parish CofE Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey College in Malvern Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 14–19 | — |
| Bankside School Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 11–18 | — |
| Malvern College Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 13–19 | — |
| Malvern St James Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–20 | — |
| The Downs, Malvern College Prep School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 0–13 | — |
| The Elms School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 3–13 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.