Malvern St James Girls’ School
Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England
Malvern St James Girls’ School
Great Malvern, Worcestershire, England
Overview
Malvern St James asks its girls ‘Who do you want to be?’ and helps them achieve their ambitions with an education that is both aspirational and rigorous yet flexible, within the framework of a happy and supportive community. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and on direct trainlines from London, Birmingham and other key cities, MSJ has a 150-year track record in educating girls. Girls can board from Year 3 onwards, on a full, weekly or flexi (1 - 3 nights) basis.
At a glance
Academic
MSJ provides the stimulus needed to develop each student’s creative thinking and learning abilities to the full, and offers an enviable range of academic and non-academic enrichment opportunities. The MSJ Aspiration programme stretches girls beyond the classroom, and focuses on preparation for the most sought-after universities in the world. On average over 55% gain A*/A at A Level. Also offered is the UK’s Extended Project Qualification and SAT preparation for entry to US universities.
Boarding
MSJ’s boarding provision is distinctive, enhanced by an exceptional team of dedicated house staff. Girls find a warm welcome in each of the 5 boarding houses and soon settle into the loving family community, where weekends are filled with exciting activities. In the Sixth Form houses, girls are encouraged to be independent in preparation for university life; for example there are 4 dedicated kitchens where girls are able to cook some meals.
Sports
At MSJ, sport helps forge ambition, motivates girls to take pride in themselves and their team and enhances self-belief. The sports facilities are committed to girls’ sports and offer specialist, first-class training opportunities. Representative teams compete in all the major sports and many girls compete in hockey, netball and lacrosse at county, regional, national and international level. The huge variety of sports on offer includes horse riding, kayaking, archery and trampolining.
Creative arts
The Arts are a vital component of a balanced curriculum and the Artsmark Gold Award demonstrates the school’s commitment in this area. Classes in painting and drawing, printmaking, ceramics, textiles, CAD and photography are taught in specialist studios. The dedicated Music Centre houses one of the best-resourced Music departments in central England. Speech and drama lessons are also available, in which girls work towards LAMDA exams, competitions and festivals.
Did you know?
- MSJ alumnae include Phyllida Lloyd (director of the film Mamma Mia), Sara Murray (developer of confused.com) and Dame Elizabeth Lane (England’s first female High Court judge).
- The Queen Mother opened the York Hall in 1934, the Duke of Edinburgh opened sports facility The Dome in 1978, and The Duke of Gloucester opened the newly merged MSJ in 2006.
