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The Elms
The Elms
The Elms
The Elms
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The Elms Malvern, Worcestershire Visit
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The Elms
Malvern
173 pupils, ages 3-13
Mixed
Day and Boarding

The Elms

We’ve visited hundreds of country preps over the years, and every one is a joy in its own way. But The Elms is truly special and never fails to impress us with its super-polite pupils who sprint ahead to open doors, the stunning setting on the edge of the Malvern Hills and the (sometimes gently bonkers) celebration of all that is best about childhood. While many schools have had to compromise or change course over the years, The Elms has remained staunchly glued to its founding triumvirate of the farm, the setting and the staff, and with these three inextricably bound into everythi...
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Rider on bay pony jumping a blue and green rail
The Elms School building
Girls doing cartwheels silhouetted against blue sky
Cricketer with blue helmet
Aerial view of The Elms school
Girl in black riding hat holding grey pony
  • Senior school destinations

  • Scholarships for senior schools

    Scholarships

    Academic4Shrewsbury School, Dean Close and Malvern College
    Music1 Stowe School
    Drama4 St Mary's Calne, Shrewsbury School, Cheltenham College, Stowe School
    Sport2 Shrewsbury School and Radley College
    All Rounder3 Shrewsbury School


  • Fees and bursaries

    Day fees per term

    Nursery£3,065
    Reception£3,065
    Year 1£3,655
    Year 2£4,065
    Year 3£5,130
    Year 4£6,045
    Year 5£7,285
    Year 6£7,285
    Year 7£7,900
    Year 8 £7,900
    Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 £9,030
    Year 4 £9,030
    Year 5 £10,260
    Year 6£10,260
    Year 7£10,875
    Year 8 £10,875




    Bursaries
    The Elms offers bursarial support through both its own allocated fund and the Ashby Elms School Trust, with means-tested fee remission available to families who qualify and who complete a full financial review. These awards are reassessed annually and available at the normal points of entry. 

    Bursary contact:
    Director of Finance and Operations Mrs Joanna Monro
    joanna.monro@elmsschool.co.uk
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  • Parents tell us

  • Pupils tell us

School Updates

  • WATCH: The Elms Show

    WATCH: The Elms Show
  • Top Local Prep School Wins Reserve Champion Heifer at the Three Counties Show

    Pupils from The Elms scoop 14 rosettes and a Reserve Champion prize at this year's Royal Three Counties Show
    Top Local Prep School Wins Reserve Champion Heifer at the Three Counties Show
  • WATCH: The Elms School Video

    WATCH: The Elms School Video
  • Animal Magic comes to Ledbury Community Hospital

    Pupils from the Elms School delighted patients at Ledbury Community Hospital when they brought some of their farm animals along to meet them.
    Animal Magic comes to Ledbury Community Hospital
  • Rethinking school fees

    Rethinking school fees
  • Starting senior school: the eight pieces of advice you need to know

    Starting senior school: the eight pieces of advice you need to know
  • The changing face of Saturday school

    The changing face of Saturday school
  • The Elms School Launches Exciting New Outreach Project

    Teachers at The Elms School, Colwall, are offering online lessons in maths and English for children who need extra educational support in the Key Stage Two years (years 3-6).
    The Elms School Launches Exciting New Outreach Project
  • WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of The Elms

    WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of The Elms
  • See The Elms in our Town and Country Preps Guide

    From bucolic country preps to schools on the edge of buzzy market towns or slap bang in the centre of a city, there are a myriad of prep school options up and down the UK and within a daily minibus-ride of the Big Smoke. Use our guide to help with your search.
    See The Elms in our Town and Country Preps Guide
  • Welcome to The Elms: watch here!

    Welcome to The Elms: watch here!

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Essentials

Address
Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6EF

Contact
office@elmsschool.co.uk
01684 540344

Website
elmsschool.co.uk

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