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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
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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 School in Colwall 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. The Elms sits at the western e...
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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£3,088
    Reception£3,680
    Year 1£4,385
    Year 2£4,880
    Year 3£6,160
    Year 4£7,260
    Year 5£8,750
    Year 6£8,750
    Year 7£9,485
    Year 8 £9,485
    		Boarding fees per term

    Nursery-
    Reception-
    Year 1-
    Year 2-
    Year 3 £10,840
    Year 4 £10,840
    Year 5 £12,320
    Year 6£12,320
    Year 7£13,055
    Year 8 £13,055




    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. 

    The schools offers serving military families an automatic 10% discount, and for military families who are claiming Continuity of ¿´Æ¬¿ñÈË Allowance, the school tops up the CEA so that they only ever pay 10% of the fees.

    Bursary contact:
    Bursar Richard Hopkins
    bursar@elmsschool.co.uk

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School Updates

  • WATCH: The Elms Show

    WATCH: The Elms Show
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  • 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
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  • WATCH: The Elms School Video

    WATCH: The Elms School Video
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  • 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
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  • Rethinking school fees

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

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

    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).
    The Elms School Launches Exciting New Outreach Project
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  • WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of The Elms

    WATCH: Hear a parent talk about their experience of The Elms
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  • 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
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  • Welcome to The Elms: watch here!

    Welcome to The Elms: watch here!

The Elms is
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The Elms Early Years
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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11 October 2025
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