School profile
About the school
Each year the boys and girls achieve outstanding academic results, with many gaining scholarships, to their chosen senior independent school. While this is an important benchmark in a child’s development, an Elms’ education is so much more.
My vision and ethos for a prep school education is for the children to be kind, considerate, respectful, and to be the best versions of themselves, whether that be on stage, in the art or DT rooms, playing music, or on the sports pitches. At The Elms there are so many opportunities to engage with the outdoors, such as the school’s farm, horse riding, building camps, climbing trees, and conservation.
All this can’t be achieved without excellent pastoral care. The dedicated staff are committed to providing the very best care for the children. Being a smaller school, this is achieved through knowing all the children as individuals and understanding what makes them ‘tick’. Small class sizes, boarding, and a family ethos provides a nurturing environment in which the children flourish and blossom.
Set in 40 acres at the foot of the Malvern Hills, the location is breath-taking and an idyllic environment for the children to grow and develop their skills. The pictures on the website give you a flavour of what the school is, but I invite you to come and see it for yourself. You will be warmly welcomed!
Age range
3–13 years. Ask the school about entry points and the age range of its prep division.
Plan a visit
Seeing the school in person can help you decide. Ask about open days and individual visits.
Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire England, WR13 6EF
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