The Elms School is a Co-educational, Independent Prep School located in Colwall, Herefordshire
Next Open Morning
Our next Open Morning is on Saturday 5 October - All welcome - Book to attend
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We offer an extensive daily minibus service in the local area - new route opening to/from Worcester September 2024! Ask us about our routes.
ENQUIREThe Elms in a nutshell
Our mission is to provide an inspirational environment where children will become the best versions of themselves.
We seek to achieve this by providing an inspirational start to the children’s education that preserves the magic of childhood in a rapidly-changing world, paving the way for an aspirational future.
Elms pupils are renowned for their ‘can do’ attitude, their eagerness to have a go, and their willingness embrace failure as an essential mindset for growth.
Set in 40 glorious acres of Herefordshire countryside, The Elms is a rural idyll, where our greenhouse approach to education enables every child to flourish.
We would be delighted to welcome you for a visit, to see for yourselves what we can offer for your child. In the meantime, our video will give you a glimpse of our school and its ethos.
“A children’s paradise – like something out of Enid Blyton”
( a delighted parent)
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One of our most popular extra-curricular activities is riding. The children can bring their own pony into school and have…
Our U13 and U11 squads enjoyed the Cheltenham College hockey festival today. We enjoyed some competitive…
This afternoon we hosted our annual Colts Rugby Festival and the school was buzzing with a fantastic atmosphere. There were…
The Elms School offers a truly unique and inspirational education in a stunning setting. The excellent teaching, outstanding facilities and…
There is just over a week until we welcome @jennywrenproductions to The Elms to perform Twelfth Night.
What a wonderful first day of the academic year we have had! Assembly, Woodland Challenge, time on the farm, sport…
It was lovely to welcome a bumper crop of new families to The Elms this afternoon for our new starters…
We are thrilled to be included in Tatler Schools Guide 2025 as one of the top prep schools in the country!
We are always pleased to hear of the successes and accomplishments of our Old Elm pupils and it’s really exciting…
Alumni Community
We aim to develop and foster a lifelong relationship between the School and its past pupils and staff.
Past Pupil
“I loved being a pupil at The Elms! It is the best school I could have hoped to attend. It set me up for life, got me a scholarship to my chosen senior school and I made friends with people who I am still in touch with now.”
Colwall,
Malvern,
Worcestershire,
WR13 6EF
Registered in London No. 843499
Registered Charity No. 527252
LEA 885 | DfES 6001