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. A mother once described The Elms to us as ‘just the best school on the planet’ – we have to agree. The Elms sits at the western edge of the Malvern hills in the village of Colwall, at the meeting point between Herefords...

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Senior school destinations

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Scholarships for senior schools

Scholarships

Academic	3	Shrewsbury School and Hereford Cathedral School
Music	1	Cheltenham College
Drama	1	R.G.S. Worcester
Sport	6	Cheltenham College, Malvern College, Sedbergh School and R.G.S. Worcester
Art	1	St Mary's, Calne
All Rounder	1	Shrewsbury School

Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Nursery	£2,735
Reception	£2,735
Year 1	£3,260
Year 2	£3,625
Year 3	£4,575
Year 4	£5,145
Year 5	£5,145
Year 6	£5,145
Year 7	£5,145
Year 8	£5,145

Boarding fees per term

Nursery	-
Reception	-
Year 1	-
Year 2	-
Year 3	-
Year 4	£8,975
Year 5	£8,975
Year 6	£8,975
Year 7	£8,975
Year 8	£8,975

Day plus fee, Years 4-8: £6,865
Flexi-boarding fee, Years 4-8: £7,915

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. For further details, see the school’s bursary provision:

elmsschool.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Admissions-Policy-v-2018.1.doc.pdf

Bursary contact:
Bursar Mrs Suzy Brandwood
bursar@elmsschool.co.uk

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Co-ordinator: Mrs Jo Vizor jo.vizor@elmsschool.co.uk
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School Updates

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.

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News from The Elms School

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Rethinking school fees

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The changing face of Saturday school

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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).

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WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of The Elms

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First Class Cricketer In The Making : Bertie Michael

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Welcome to The Elms: watch here!

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The Elms is
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The Elms Early Years Malvern

Essentials

Address
Colwall, Malvern, Worcestershire WR13 6EF

Contact
office@elmsschool.co.uk
01684 540344

Website
elmsschool.co.uk

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