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Malvern Monday: Half Term Adventures and Sporting Success Welcome back to all pupils and staff! In this week’s #MalvernMonday, we take a look back at some fantastic achievements and adventures over the half term break. Azores Trip Pupils enjoyed an unforgettable trip to the Azores, exploring the islands’ volcanic landscapes and discovering the fascinating geothermal […]

Returning to school after a holiday can bring mixed emotions. Some pupils may be excited to see their friends and get back into school life while others may feel uncertain about the term ahead. Even pupils who know their school well can need a little time to readjust after a break. Getting ready for a […]

Old Malvernians: How Alumni Inspire Current Pupils A Malvern education does not end when a pupil leaves the College. The friendships formed, lessons learned and experiences shared during those years continue to shape the people our pupils become. So too does the community they remain part of. Our Old Malvernians represent a wide range of […]

Choosing a boarding school is a big decision for any family. There are practical questions to consider, but often the biggest questions are much more personal. Will my child settle? What if they feel homesick? Will I still feel involved in their life? Is boarding school good for my child? And perhaps most importantly, will […]

For many pupils and families, exam results can feel like they carry an enormous amount of weight, particularly when parents are asking whether exam results are the most important thing for their child’s future. After years of lessons, revision and preparation, results day can seem to offer a simple measure of success. A set of […]

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, […]