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House Singing Huge congratulations to everyone involved in the superb House Singing competition yesterday evening. The quality of the event continues to improve year on year with excellent performances across all 11 houses. Thank you to the 567 of you (90% of the student body of the College – a record percentage in the last […]

How Malvern College Supports Academic Ambition For academically ambitious pupils and their families, choosing the right school is about more than just grades – it’s about finding an environment that nurtures intellectual curiosity, builds confidence and provides expert guidance through the competitive university admissions process. At Malvern College, we take pride in supporting pupils with […]

“Am I good enough to apply for a sports scholarship at an Independent Private School?” This question troubles many parents and pupils as they consider their options. Perhaps you’re wondering if your current performance level is sufficient, or if you need to be a county champion to even be considered. The short answer is it’s […]

by Keith Metcalfe, Headmaster, Malvern College Imagining the Ideal Independent School: Inspired by Childhood Curiosity I don’t know if you’ve come across the Storey Treehouse children’s books, where two young inventors add an extra 13 wild and wacky floors to their dream home every year. My own children loved them. Seeing a copy recently got me thinking: […]

Across the educational landscape, the conversation around single-sex versus co-educational schooling continues to evolve. While some argue that the era of single-sex education is on the wane, others – including many alumni – continue to see its enduring benefits. At Malvern College, we ask a different question: can we combine the best elements of single-sex […]

In celebration of the International Women and Girls in Science Day on earlier this term we tasked our Remove pupils to make a short presentation, poster or news report about a female scientist of their choice. They had a week to prepare their work and then they presented it to the rest of their class […]

The campaigning is over, the votes have been counted, and the results are in. The result that Labour won by a landslide is of little surprise, but the suspense as to what this new governing power shift will mean for the education sector remains. Across the country there will be changes and with change comes […]

  As parents weigh the numerous educational pathways available for their children towards the end of key stage 4, sixth-form boarding emerges as a standout choice. This pivotal stage not only serves as a critical academic juncture but also as a unique opportunity for personal development. In this post, we will explore the unique benefits […]

  The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) is an educational programme aimed at pupils aged from 16-19. It was originally designed in 1968 to provide an international standard of education for children of diplomats and other mobile professionals. However, over the past 50 years it has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, with schools offering IB now […]

As the Head of a boarding school with a long history and a number of international schools within the group, it is maybe not surprising that wherever I go in the world I meet alumni – sometimes on purpose, but more often than not, entirely by chance.    Except, maybe it’s not that surprising…  In […]

It was a long journey back from Tortuguero to San Jose, first we enjoyed a boat ride for 90 mins, during which we managed to see a couple of crocodiles, several more beautiful birds such as herons and egrets and we also noticed the evidence of a manatee, however, it was a little shy and […]