Great Malvern Primary School vs Malvern College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Malvern Primary School
Malvern · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
325 students
Malvern College
Malvern · Independent secondary · Ages 13–19
625 students
| Measure | Great Malvern Primary School Malvern, West Midlands | Malvern College Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 5 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1667 of 1,690 | #460 of 493 |
| National rank | #15595 of 15,697 | #3881 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 13–19 |
| Students | 325 | 625 |
| Pupils on roll | 325 | 625 |
| Free school meals | 56.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.4% | 93.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 29% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.greatmalvern.org.uk | www.malverncollege.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Malvern College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (12.8 vs 5.1).
- •Malvern College is the larger school with 625 students compared with 325.
- •Great Malvern Primary School is a academy 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 Great Malvern Primary School better than Malvern College?
On the Success Index (England), Malvern College ranks higher (12.8 vs 5.1 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 Great Malvern Primary School and Malvern College?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Malvern and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Malvern Primary School: 325. Malvern College: 625. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Malvern Primary School and Malvern College rank in West Midlands?
Great Malvern Primary School is 1667th of 1,690 and Malvern College is 460th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).