Boarding and Day School Models

• Malvern College is proud of its strong full boarding tradition, making it a top choice among sixth form boarding schools in the UK, with the majority of pupils boarding.
• Weekends are vibrant and full of activities, creating a busy and enriching environment. 
• While we encourage pupils to remain in school during term time, we understand that occasional leave requests may arise and aim to support families where possible. 

• Our day-boarding model allows pupils to board up to three nights per week, with the flexibility to book additional nights at a reduced rate. 
• Pupils can access the House from 7.30am until 9.30pm, benefiting from the extended day, meals, prep time, and social opportunities. 
• Day boarders are fully part of their House and take part in all aspects of College life. 

• Malvern College is also one of the region’s most respected independent day schools, offering an exceptional education within the nurturing framework of our House system. 
• Our day pupils enjoy the same level of support, access to facilities, and opportunities as our boarders. 
• They benefit from an extended school day (7.30am to 9.30pm), making it easy to take part in co-curricular activities, evening prep, and social time with their peers. 
• The day fee includes 15 nights of boarding per academic year, with additional nights available to book at a nightly rate.  
• For families seeking day schools in the West Midlands with flexible wraparound care, Malvern College offers a premium, personalised experience. 

While Malvern is often referred to as a private day school, it’s important to note that we are more accurately classified as an independent school—a distinction that reflects our educational ethos and charitable governance. Nonetheless, for those familiar with the term “private day schools,” Malvern’s reputation for excellence stands among the best in the country. 

• Houses are confirmed in the summer term prior to joining. 
• We aim to maintain a healthy cultural balance across Houses and consider parental preferences where possible. 
• Families are asked to list a minimum of three preferred Houses. While we cannot guarantee first choice, preferences are taken into account alongside space and pupil mix. 
• Siblings are usually placed in the same House if desired. 
• All Houses deliver an outstanding standard of pastoral care—many pupils consider their House a second family and take great pride in their House identity. 

Each House provides pastoral care from a Houseparent, tutors, and House staff, helping new pupils settle and thrive.

At Malvern, Saturdays are a school day, so there are timetabled lessons in the morning, with curriculum sports and fixtures in the afternoon. Sundays are more relaxed with different trips and activities available throughout the term.

Learn more about our Co-Curriculum

We recommend applying at least one year in advance to ensure availability and time for assessment and house allocation.

See our Admissions process

Yes, each term has 2 ‘Leave Out’ weekends to allow pupils to go home. For international pupils we can make alternative arrangements, if going home or to a guardian is not possible.

See our Term Dates

Yes, our day-boarding model allows pupils to board up to three nights per week, with the flexibility to book additional nights at a reduced rate. Please let the Admissions team know if you would like to explore this option for your child.

Day boarders benefit from the extended school day (7:30am to 9:30pm), including meals, evening prep, enrichment, and social time with peers.

Learn more about our Co-Curriculum

Yes, our day pupils enjoy the same level of support, access to facilities, and opportunities as our boarders. They benefit from an extended school day (7.30am to 9.30pm), making it easy to take part in co-curricular activities, evening prep, and social time with their peers.

Yes, we offer six morning and two evening bus routes Monday to Friday for day pupils. Our buses serve even the remotest of areas, picking up and dropping off passengers at various local stops in the surrounding counties. More information can be found on our Day Pupil Transport Page.

Yes, we encourage families to visit and tour boarding Houses to help inform their preferences. Tours can be booked via Visit Malvern page.

Siblings usually choose to live in the same house, but we also take the parents and pupils wishes into consideration. Subject to availability of space in houses.