Boarding at
The Downs Malvern

Discover a vibrant, diverse, and welcoming community, with a range of options to suit all needs.

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Our Boarding House thrives on community, driven by our core values of kindness, respect, and friendship.

Cultural diversity is one of the most exciting and vibrant elements of boarding at The Downs Malvern, and children join us from all walks of life and from throughout the UK and abroad.

We offer a variety of Boarding packages designed to accommodate the diverse and evolving demands of busy families and, in addition to our full boarders, we also welcome children on a flexi-boarding basis; a popular option among local and regional families, with children enjoying having their own beds and becoming an integral part of the community. We also cater for those who wish to board on an ad-hoc basis, subject to availability.

My daughter loved boarding. She felt well looked after and supported and, as a family, we were delighted. Highly recommended!

Current Parent

Our dedicated team, led by Houseparents, provides 24/7 care for our boarders. Staff get to know the children very well by spending mealtimes, evenings, and weekends with them, and daily discussions and monitoring ensure the wellbeing of all boarders is paramount at all times. Two resident matrons offer round-the-clock medical care, with separate overnight accommodation for sick boarders, and strong links with local healthcare professionals.

We are proud to offer bright, comfortable, and inviting dorms and we encourage the children to personalise their spaces, to reflect their personalities and interests, and further increase their sense of belonging. Our two large common rooms bustle with activity and laughter, and form the core of the boarding house, where all ages, boys and girls, socialise together. A wide range of activities are available in the evenings and at weekends, including sports, outdoor pursuits, creative activities, and trips; however, we also recognise the importance of unstructured, free time; after all, school days are action-packed, and everyone needs time to recharge their batteries.

Boarding at The Downs Malvern

A young girl sits and plays an acoustic guitar, singing in her cozy boarding room. She wears a red hoodie and jeans. Two other girls are in the background, one sitting on a bed and the other standing, both watching and smiling. The room has a bulletin board with photos in the background.
Two boys are in a cozy boarding bedroom decorated with colorful bunting. One boy, wearing a superhero cape, is sitting up in bed and looking at the other boy, who is lying in the bottom bunk. Both beds have star-patterned bedding, and there are lamps and a star-shaped light on the bedside table.
A group of four boys sit at a wooden table in a bright, casual dining area of the boarding house, sharing a meal and smiling. One boy wears glasses, and a blue pitcher and a small bell are on the table. There is a ping pong table and other people in the background.
Three kids are sitting on a blue couch indoors with bunting hanging overhead. The kids are smiling and laughing, with two boys wearing a blue shirt and a red shirt, respectively, and a girl wearing a leopard print shirt. People in the background are interacting, creating an atmosphere like a bustling boarding school common room.
A group of eight children is standing and posing on a grassy field, surrounded by trees. Two children are giving piggyback rides to others. They are all smiling and appear to be happy, perhaps reminiscent of a diverse gathering for International Admissions day. Cricket stumps are visible on the right side of the image.
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