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Town centre location, yet ‘in its own bubble’ where happy pupils ‘flourish’, say parents. Staff say ‘ability matters but effort matters twice as much’. However, thanks to their approach, they seem to get both.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 431 ·
- Religion
- C of E
- Fees
- £15,036 - £17,844 pa
- Local authority
- Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Charles Fillingham
Executive head: Since 2023, Charles Fillingham, previously head at Francis Holland School, Regents Park, London. Whilst a pupil at Nailsea School in Somerset, he was initially dead set on becoming Prime Minister but later settled on the rather more
Entrance
Academically selective. Biggest single entry into nursery, but ‘not closed for business’ across all year groups. Nursery and reception attend a ‘stay and play’ assessment, year 1s are informally assessed, years 2 to 5 tested in English and maths, and
Exit
Around 90 per cent move on to seniors; a dozen with scholarships in 2024 (internal candidates get three ‘bites at the cherry’ in maths and English assessments, plus interview). Approximately 10 per cent leave top of prep for state, grammar or
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review Pupils can bring mobile phones in, though usage is not allowed between 08:20 and 15.20 on campus. Mobile phones must not be visible and be switched off. Any pupil using a mobile phone against the regulations will have it confiscated until the end of the day and an appropriate sanction issued. There is EYFS specific guidance that does not allow the use of personal mobile phones, devices or cameras in the EYFS setting and outlines the school’s photo and filming exclusion zones.
Pupils
Money matters
Third sibling receives 25 per cent discounted fee.
- Fee information
- £15,036 - £17,844 pa
Our view
A tree lined boulevard in central Solihull leads to the ornate gates and imposing white Georgian façade of Malvern Hall, encircled by neatly manicured grounds and mature greenery. Further school buildings, pitches and woodland sit to the side and
The last word
Town centre location, yet ‘in its own bubble’ where happy pupils ‘flourish’, say parents. Staff say ‘ability matters but effort matters twice as much’. However, thanks to their approach, they seem to get both.
