West, Malvern Hills: Schools
Schools
The West neighbourhood has a solid mix of state primary and secondary schools nearby, with most rated Good by Ofsted and one standout primary performing well above the national average.
There are 3 state schools inside or on the edge of the neighbourhood. Northleigh CofE Primary School is the closest, rated Good and achieving 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%. St James' CE Primary School also rated Good, with 73% meeting expected standards, and a recent ungraded inspection confirming standards are maintained.
Dyson Perrins CofE Academy is the local secondary, rated Good. Two well-regarded independent schools, Malvern College and Malvern St James, are also nearby.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- Northleigh CofE Primary SchoolAcademyMixedAnglicanCapacity: 210Ages 5-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Mar 202371% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)St. Peter's Road, WR14 1QS+44 1684 574889www.northleighprimary.co.uk
- Somers Park Primary School: Malvern Vale Sitewww.somersparkschool.org.uk
- St James' CE Primary SchoolVoluntary AidedAnglicanCapacity: 105Ages 4-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Mar 202073% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)West Malvern Road, WR14 4BB+44 1684 561207www.stjames.worcs.sch.uk
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