Malvern St James School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026
How to get into Malvern St James School
Gender
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
8:1
ExcellentFounded
1893
Age Range
4–18 years
About Malvern St James School
Malvern St James is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 4 to 18, situated in the centre of Malvern, Worcestershire. Founded in 2006 following a merger of two former girls' schools, it brings together a pre-preparatory department, a preparatory department, and a senior school, all sharing the same site. The school is run as an independent charity by a board of trustees, and boarders are accommodated in five houses close to the heart of the school. The school aims to provide a spiritual context and environment that motivates, challenges, encourages, and supports each girl, alongside an all-round education that enables pupils to make the most of their potential. Girls come from a range of professional and business backgrounds, with the majority from White British families alongside a number of international pupils representing some twenty countries. The school offers additional specialist support to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, as well as extra language support for pupils for whom English is an additional language.
Fees Fees were correct at the time of recording. Please check the school's website for the latest information.
Day Fees (per year)
£9,207 – £20,970
Boarding Fees (per year)
£26,748 – £50,424
Leadership
Interim Headmistress
Frances King
Chair of Governors
Mrs Anne Borrowdale
Ages & Pupils
4–18
Age range (years)
200
Total pupils
205
Day pupils
193
Boarders
221
Senior pupils
73
Sixth form
Contact
Qualifications Offered
Admissions
Main Entry Points
Open Days
October (whole school open morning), March (working open morning)
Scholarships & Bursaries
Scholarship Types
Bursary Support
One in four pupils receives fee remittance
Exam Results
50%
GCSE Grades 9-7
34%
A-Level A*-A
62%
A-Level A*-B
Curriculum
Modern Foreign Languages
Popular A-Level Subjects
Popular GCSE Subjects
Sport
Mobile Phone Policy
No phones during the school day
ISI Inspection
Excellent
Academic achievement
Last inspected 19 June 2025
Compliance Inspection
Personal Development
ExcellentCompliance
MetSchool Profile
Student Demographics
0.74%
EHCP
27.41%
SEN Support