Heathfield Knoll School vs The Downs, Malvern College Prep School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in West Midlands, England, 36 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heathfield Knoll School
Kidderminster · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
216 students
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School
Malvern · Independent all-through · Ages 0–13
220 students
| Measure | Heathfield Knoll School Kidderminster, West Midlands | The Downs, Malvern College Prep School Malvern, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #351 of 493 | – |
| National rank | #3063 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 0–19 | Ages 0–13 |
| Students | 216 | 220 |
| Pupils on roll | 216 | 220 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.5% | 78.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.8% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.12 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Kidderminster | Malvern |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.hkschool.org.uk | www.thedownsmalvern.org.uk |
The verdict
- •The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is the larger school with 220 students compared with 216.
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 Heathfield Knoll School better than The Downs, Malvern College Prep School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heathfield Knoll School and The Downs, Malvern College Prep School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Kidderminster and Malvern in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heathfield Knoll School: 216. The Downs, Malvern College Prep School: 220. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heathfield Knoll School and The Downs, Malvern College Prep School rank in West Midlands?
Heathfield Knoll School is 351st of 493 and The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is unranked among all-through schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).