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The Elms School Catchment Area

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

The Elms School is an other independent not applicable school in Malvern, Herefordshire, County of , serving pupils aged 3-13, with 155 pupils, and a capacity of 195 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

3-13

Age range

155

Pupils

195

Capacity

79%

Fill rate

The Elms School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Elms School?

The catchment area for The Elms 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 Elms 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 Elms School: 195 places, 79% filled: places available

The Elms School has a published admission number of 195 places. 155 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 79%. At 79% full, the school currently has headroom below its 195 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 Elms School: School Information

Full address
Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6EF
Local authority
Herefordshire, County of
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3-13 years
DfE URN
117003

Other Not applicable Schools in Malvern

If The Elms School 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 The Elms 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Elms School

What is the catchment area for The Elms School?

The catchment area for The Elms 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 Elms School oversubscribed?

The Elms School has a capacity of 195 places and currently has 155 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Herefordshire, County of.

What is the admissions policy for The Elms School?

Admission to The Elms 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 Elms School cover?

The Elms School is a not applicable school in Malvern, Herefordshire, County of, serving pupils aged 3-13. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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