About MSJ

To empower each girl to achieve results that exceed expectations, and to equip them to think independently, discover their own interests and be intellectually curious.

Malvern St James Girls’ School holds 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.

MSJ is Dr Lloyd’s fifth headship in schools in England, Wales and China. With a track record in achieving excellent academic standards, as well as significant growth and innovation, Dr Lloyd has a deep commitment to high quality, all-round education with each individual student’s best interests at the very heart of his work.

Described by Muddy Stilettos Schools Guide as “charming, impressive, approachable and inspiring – just what you need in a Head”, Dr Lloyd was educated at the universities of Exeter, Cambridge, London, Reading, Sheffield and Trinity Laban, in a range of academic disciplines including Music, Modern Foreign Languages, School Management and Philosophy.MSJ is Dr Lloyd’s fifth headship, he has a track record in achieving excellent academic standards, as well as significant growth and innovation, Dr Lloyd has a deep commitment to high quality, all-round education with each individual student’s best interests at the very heart of his work.

Dr Lloyd is an educational leader who cares deeply about outcomes for women. Our highest priority in appointing a new Head was selecting the candidate who would create the right ethos, opportunities and mindset to give our young women the best chance of success on whatever lifepath they choose to travel. We want pupils to feel that there are no limits based on gender, age, race, sexuality or any other identity markers.

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 girl 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.

With only girls in the classroom and on the sports field, both intellectual and physical confidence can grow. Every girl has every opportunity to become a leader, a form captain, a Head of House. They learn not just how to shoulder responsibility, but also how to take risks, inspire and lead others. It’s true that ‘real life’ is co-ed, but it’s also true that teenagers are not adults and that by allowing them the opportunity to develop a strong sense of self away from the scrutiny of the opposite sex, girls’ – and boys’ – single-sex schools can help children to become more confident adults.