Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery vs Malvern College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery
Malvern · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
164 students
Malvern College
Malvern · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
625 students
| Measure | Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery Malvern, West Midlands | Malvern College Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1335 of 1,690 | #460 of 493 |
| National rank | #12706 of 15,697 | #3881 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 164 | 625 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 625 |
| Free school meals | 16.5% | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 14.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.49 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.4 |
| town | Malvern | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.colwallceprimary.co.uk/ | www.malverncollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.5 vs 12.8).
- •Malvern College is the larger school with 625 students compared with 164.
- •Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Malvern College is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery better than Malvern College?
On the Success Index (England), Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery ranks higher (27.5 vs 12.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery and Malvern College?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery: 164. Malvern College: 625. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery and Malvern College rank in West Midlands?
Colwall CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1335th of 1,690 and Malvern College is 460th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).