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Malvern College

Other independent school · Malvern, WR14 3DF

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#1,163 of 2,536

Similar to most schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 19
Pupils625
GenderMixed
Religious characterChristian
Head teacherMr Keith Metcalfe
Local authorityWorcestershire
Opened01 Jan 1865
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 117017.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.10.943.946.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%62.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%41.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%9.8%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%57.2%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4138--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolWorcestershireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.34.35, similar to England, better than Worcestershire3235
Average A-level gradeC+--
Average points, best three A-levels34.35, similar to England, similar to Worcestershire33.4735.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsC+--
AAB or better8.2%, worse than England, worse than Worcestershire12.1%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.18, worse than England--
A-level progressBelow average, worse than England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study151--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils625
Girls291
Boys334
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.261
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.52%
Higher education34.5%
Employment14.9%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.7.4%
Further education0%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near Malvern College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.4 miPrimaryMalvern Parish CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.7 miSecondaryThe ChaseAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryMalvern Wyche CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.9 miPrimaryGreat Malvern Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
1.0 miPrimarySt James' CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.2 miPrimaryBeacon View Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Inadequate
1.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary School MalvernVoluntary aided school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryNorthleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.7 miNot applicableThe Downs, Malvern College Prep SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
1.7 miPrimarySt Matthias Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good

Frequently asked questions about Malvern College

How does Malvern College rank in England?

Malvern College ranks 1,163 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (similar to most schools).

What are Malvern College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Malvern College was C+, and 8.2% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Malvern College?

Malvern College has 625 pupils aged 13 to 19.

Does Malvern College have a sixth form?

Yes, Malvern College teaches students up to age 19.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.