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Malvern St James Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Malvern St James is an other independent not applicable school in Malvern, Worcestershire , serving pupils aged 3-20, with 270 pupils, and a capacity of 450 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-20

Age range

270

Pupils

450

Capacity

60%

Fill rate

Malvern St James Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Malvern St James?

The catchment area for Malvern St James is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Malvern St James is set by Worcestershire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Worcestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Malvern St James: 450 places, 60% filled: places available

Malvern St James has a published admission number of 450 places. 270 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 60%. At 60% full, the school currently has headroom below its 450 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Worcestershire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Worcestershire Council school admissions (official) →

Malvern St James: School Information

Full address
15 Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3BA
Local authority
Worcestershire
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-20 years
DfE URN
117018

Other Not applicable Schools in Malvern

If Malvern St James is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Malvern are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Malvern St James by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Malvern St James

What is the catchment area for Malvern St James?

The catchment area for Malvern St James is the geographic zone Worcestershire uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Worcestershire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Malvern St James oversubscribed?

Malvern St James has a capacity of 450 places and currently has 270 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Worcestershire.

What is the admissions policy for Malvern St James?

Admission to Malvern St James is managed by Worcestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Malvern St James cover?

Malvern St James is a not applicable school in Malvern, Worcestershire, serving pupils aged 3-20. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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