Malvern St James

Intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, creativity, considered risk-taking and collaboration are all encouraged and universities and employers value these attributes. The enrichment programme is varied with something for everyone from clubs for budding engineers and scientists, extra-curricular languages, drama, music, Leiths, photography, sport of every kind, Young Enterprise, debating and Model United Nations to name a few.

The Good Schools Guide describes MSJ as “… continuing to carve out a niche for itself as being at the forefront of thinking on girls’ education… The school feels driven and full of girls who are going to change the world.”
MSJ offers an all-though education; this allows the School to build long term relationships, both academically and pastorally, with girls.

It allows the girls to thrive in a familiar environment where they have established friendships groups and routines whilst also encouraging girls to seek challenges outside of their comfort zone to gain confidence as future leaders. The Schools pastoral care is first-class and at the heart of the School community.

MSJ Prep is in the same building as the Senior School. This means the younger girls benefit from the specialist facilities Seniors have access to such as science labs, sport and art facilities. The specialist subject teachers from the Senior School also teach in Prep and support after School clubs.

For your convenience, wraparound care is offered for all pupils and girls can be looked after in School before morning registration and following the end of the School day.

With roughly equal numbers of day girls and boarders, the School can offer the best of both worlds and a very flexible boarding programme. We recognise modern families often lead busy lives and we aim to be as flexible as possible to support you and your daughter. Full, weekly and flexi boarding options are offered, designed to meet your family needs.

MSJ was quick to adapt to the Covid-19 pandemic with a full curriculum of online learning implemented immediately through Microsoft Teams. During this period, assemblies, lessons and after school activities moved online mirroring the traditional School day. The adaptability and resilience of the School during this time puts it in good standing going forward.

Located in the heart of England, at the foot of the picturesque Malvern Hills, the School has excellent transport links, with the M5 and M50 10 miles away giving easy access to the rest of the country. Great Malvern Station is located opposite the School with direct trains to London and Birmingham and connections to the South West and Wales. The School operates several private minibuses with multiple collection points around the region for your convenience. For international students Birmingham and London airports are within easy reach by taxi.