Malvern St James School is a leading independent day and boarding school for children aged 3-18. What makes us distinct and refreshing is our recognition and active support of our pupils individual talents, interests and passions.
At MSJ every child is encouraged to explore their interests and passions so they can flourish academically, socially and personally. Our pupils achieve excellent results at GCSE and A Level, reflecting the high quality of teaching and support they receive.
Success here is about much more than results. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, where every pupil feels valued and inspired to follow their own path. Whether their passion lies in horse riding, engineering, politics, environmental studies or climbing, they will find the encouragement and opportunities they need to thrive. This personalised approach lies at the heart of MSJ, helping every child to grow in confidence and reach their full potential.
Our Prospectus
Who we are
We are a day and boarding school offering the best of both worlds. Approximately 60% of our pupils are day pupils with 40% boarding; flexi, weekly or full boarding. Our staff are innovative and passionate about their work and our pastoral care is award-winning.
At MSJ we nurture a growth mindset, helping pupils to understand that it is not realistic to be brilliant at everything all the time. Mistakes are seen as valuable learning opportunities that lead to future success. We encourage pupils to take intellectual and creative risks, supported by positive feedback and a culture where participation and trying new things are always celebrated.
What is MSJ’s mission statement?
To empower each pupil to achieve results that exceed expectations and to equip them to think independently, discover their own interests and be intellectually curious.
Aims of the school
AIMS:
- To provide a high quality, innovative and forward-looking all-round education for students which will enable them to discover their talents, maximise their potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.
- To encourage pupils to be open, independent and engaged learners who seek challenge and are curious about the world around them, equipping them to play an active part in global society.
- To provide a caring and supportive boarding community where there is a strong sense of teamwork and collective responsibility and which promotes respect for the individual, good manners, empathy, fairness, tolerance and honesty.
- To attract, train and retain high calibre teaching and operations staff to support the School’s educational vision for providing a first class education for students.
- To provide the best possible physical environment and infrastructure to maximise the learning potential for students.
- To promote positive relationships with parents, the wider school community and local area for the benefit of the childrens’ personal development and their awareness of their place in the world.
- To be a well subscribed School with an excellent reputation locally, nationally and internationally that is financially sustainable and provides good public benefit.
We deliver these aims via the 6 pillars set out below:
The 6 pillars will be supported through the delivery of the strategic objectives outlined below.
What is the food like at MSJ?
We hold the Gold award for the Healthier Choices Scheme. The gold level standard acknowledges the commitment to offering freshly prepared food which includes a range of fruit and vegetables, providing healthier options within the menu and achieving excellent food hygiene and safety standards, including the food allergen requirements.
Is there a House System at MSJ?
Yes, however at MSJ they are called “Ships”. The introduction of Ships came from Miss Alice Baird, first headmistress of St James’s, one of our founding schools. Her family had connections with the Navy and the Ships System began in 1938. Every pupil at Malvern St James belongs to one of four Ships –Daring, Dragon, Triumph or Vanguard.
Ships compete against each other for the most coveted prize in the School – The Admiral’s Cup. This is awarded to the Ship gaining the most Ship points, which are awarded for academic work and a wide range of activities. There are inter-ship sporting and artistic competitions, as well as some fun events. Points are awarded for effort, co-operation and participation as well as for being successful.