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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
160 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

School Updates

  • 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
  • The Governors of The Elms School are delighted to announce the appointment of Edward Lyddon as the new permanent Head of the school with effect from 1st April 2023.

    The Governors of The Elms School are delighted to announce the appointment of Edward Lyddon as the new permanent Head of the school with effect from 1st April 2023.
  • 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 Country Preps Focus

    Find your perfect country prep school. Whether you're contemplating a move for your entire family or want to explore the education options within a daily minibus-ride of the capital, we can help.
    See The Elms in our Country Preps Focus
  • First Class Cricketer In The Making : Bertie Michael

    First Class Cricketer In The Making : Bertie Michael
  • 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

ISI Report

Fees

Term Dates


Open Days

Open days and how to visit View Open Days Register for open Day

Open Morning
14 October 2023


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