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Malvern Monday: A Busy Start to the New Term The new term got off to a lively start last week, with pupils getting stuck into sport, drama, co-curricular activities and opportunities to get involved in the wider community. A strong start to the sporting year There was plenty of action on the sports pitches over […]

For many parents considering independent education, conversations about value go beyond fees and exam results. A more specific question often follows: are school trips truly essential, or simply expensive extras? What are the real benefits of school trips beyond the classroom? It’s a fair question. With the cost of living rising, many families understandably take […]

For many families, the move from prep or primary school to senior school is one of life’s most exciting milestones. It marks a shift in independence, in routine, and in how young people begin to grow in confidence. For parents, however, the transition can bring a different set of emotions. Without the class WhatsApp group […]

Education at Malvern College is about far more than academic success. Alongside achieving excellent results, pupils are encouraged to develop the confidence, independence and practical skills they’ll need long after they leave school. One of the ways we do this is through our dedicated Life Skills programme, giving pupils the opportunity to step away from […]

Looking Beyond the City: Shifting Independent School Choices For families in Birmingham, choosing a senior school is increasingly about more than proximity. The focus has shifted towards finding an environment that supports long-term development – academically, socially and in terms of character. While city-based schooling offers convenience, it can also bring long commutes, busy routines […]

“After more than 160 years of history, almost every pupil leaves Malvern with a story that begins, ‘I played…’,” reflects Mark Hardinges, Director of Sport at Malvern College. Whether that means representing the College, competing in House colours or simply trying something new for the first time, sport is a shared experience that defines a […]

We’ve spent years asking pupils what they know. In a world of AI, we now need to ask what they understand and thus who they are becoming. For much of the past two decades, education has been preoccupied with knowledge. Schools have worked tirelessly to build curricula that are ambitious, coherent and intellectually rigorous. That […]

Malvern College is carving out a place as a hotbed of cricketing talent, with 23 pupils earning places on county programmes. Pupils have secured places to train with Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, underlining the College’s growing reputation as one of the region’s leading environments for developing young cricketers. County Pathway Success The selected pupils, […]

Choosing the right Sixth Form pathway can feel like a significant decision for both students and parents. With university applications and future career ambitions in mind, it’s natural to want clarity and confidence that you’re making the right choice.  At Malvern College, pupils benefit from a unique advantage: the opportunity to choose between both A levels and the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. Having successfully delivered both qualifications for decades, […]

London offers opportunity – but also intensity For families in London, opportunity is everywhere. World-class schools, cultural experiences and global connections make the Capital an exciting place to grow up. But alongside these advantages comes a pace of life that can feel relentless, particularly for children navigating academic pressure, long commutes and increasingly busy schedules. […]

Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 centres on one important theme: Action. Across the country, schools, families and organisations are rightly talking about the importance of supporting young people’s mental health. But for us at Malvern College, action is not something reserved for one week in the calendar. It is part of daily life. Pastoral care at Malvern […]

For many families exploring boarding schools in the UK, the House system can feel unfamiliar at first. Parents often wonder how it works in practice, who looks after their child day to day, and how pupils settle into a new environment. Independent reviews reinforce this experience. Which School Advisor, for example, describes boarding at Malvern […]