The Elms School, Malvern | The Good Schools Guide

The Elms School
Colwall
Malvern
Worcestershire
WR13 6EF
Head: Mr A Thomas
T 01684 540344
F 01684 541174
E office@elmsschool.co.uk
W www.elmsschool.co.uk
An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 13.
Boarding: Yes
Local authority: Herefordshire
Pupils: 162; 109 boarders
Religion: Church of England
Fees: Day £8,910 - £19,860; Boarding £23,655 pa
Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
ISI report: View the ISI report

What The Good Schools Guide says..

Not immediately impressive, the main school buildings abut the main road, yet to walk through the gates is a revelation. The school backs onto acres of pristine gardens, beautifully maintained games fields and a small working farm complete with pigs, cows and horses. There are proper napkins at mealtimes, and grace is said. The children are genuinely charming - friendly, respectful but responsive, confident and very happy indeed; well motivated and thoroughly self disciplined – we saw groups working on their art, music and sports during break...

Read review »

What the parents say...

No comments received for The Elms School

Please login to post a comment.

School associations

Montessori school

Sports

Equestrian centre or equestrian team - school has own equestrian centre or an equestrian team.

Shooting

What The Good Schools Guide says

Head

Since January 2018, Chris Hattam, previously a senior housemaster at Sedbergh School, where he also taught philosophy and RE and coached rugby, cricket and hockey. Degrees from Edinburgh and Manchester; worked as a probation officer with young offenders before turning to teaching. He is married to Jess, with three children (and three spaniels).

Certainly enjoys life, throwing himself into anything he does, believing that he can't ask others in his community to do what he isn't willing to. He sees that value in giving every child the opportunity to explore their potential and be excited by what lies ahead of them. The outdoor elements of the school and giving children the chance are both close to his heart, whilst ensuring that the academic potential of each and every one is unlocked....

Subscribe now for instant access to read The Good Schools Guide review.

Already subscribed? Login here.

Special Education Needs

The school intentionally includes a wide ability range including SEN and gifted children who receive support, either individually, or within the usual teaching environment, according to individual requirements.

Condition	Provision for in school
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Aspergers	Y
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders	Y
CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia
Dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
English as an additional language (EAL)
Genetic
Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory
Has SEN unit or class
HI - Hearing Impairment
Hospital School
Mental health
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Natspec Specialist Colleges
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special facilities for Visually Impaired
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
VI - Visual Impairment

Zoopla sale properties Zoopla rent properties Hide Zoopla markers

Subscribe for instant access to in-depth reviews, data and catchment:

☑ 30,000 Independent, state and special schools in our parent-friendly interactive directory.
☑ School exam results by subject and performance GCSE, A level or equivalent.
☑ Which schools pupils come from and go onto.
☑ Honest, opinionated and fearless independent reviews of over 1,000 schools.
☑ Comprehensive catchment maps for English state schools by year of entry.
☑ School data comparison by results, relative success and popularity.
☑ Independent tutor company reviews.