The Downs, Malvern College Prep School Catchment Area
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is an other independent not applicable school in Malvern, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 0-13, with 204 pupils, and a capacity of 280 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
0-13
Age range
204
Pupils
280
Capacity
73%
Fill rate
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for The Downs, Malvern College Prep School?
The catchment area for The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of 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 The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is set by Herefordshire, County of 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 Herefordshire, County of before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Herefordshire, County of catchment area documents →The Downs, Malvern College Prep School: 280 places, 73% filled: places available
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School has a published admission number of 280 places. 204 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 73%. At 73% full, the school currently has headroom below its 280 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.
Herefordshire, County of 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. Find Herefordshire, County of school admissions →
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School: School Information
- Full address
- Brockhill Road, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6EY
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 0-13 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- DfE URN
- 117002
Other Not applicable Schools in Malvern
If The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Malvern are the next closest alternatives.
The Elms School Catchment Area
Other independent school · WR13 6EF
Malvern College Catchment Area
Other independent school · WR14 3DF
Malvern St James Catchment Area
Other independent school · WR14 3BA
Abbey College in Malvern Catchment Area
Other independent school · WR14 4JF
Bankside School Catchment Area
Other independent special school · WR8 0AD
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to The Downs, Malvern College Prep School 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.
Bridge School Malvern Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Hanley Swan · 2.3 miles away
Compass Community School Hereford Catchment Area
Other independent special school · Hereford · 5.2 miles away
Hidelow Grange School Catchment Area
Other independent school · Acton Beauchamp · 5.3 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: The Downs, Malvern College Prep School
What is the catchment area for The Downs, Malvern College Prep School? ▾
The catchment area for The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is the geographic zone Herefordshire, County of 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. Herefordshire, County of publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is The Downs, Malvern College Prep School oversubscribed? ▾
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School has a capacity of 280 places and currently has 204 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.
What is the admissions policy for The Downs, Malvern College Prep School? ▾
Admission to The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is managed by Herefordshire, County of. 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 The Downs, Malvern College Prep School cover? ▾
The Downs, Malvern College Prep School is a not applicable school in Malvern, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 0-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.