Totally Flexible

Boarding at The Downs is totally flexible; children can stay in school from one night to a full term.   And you don't have to decide weeks or even days in advance.











There is no pressure from us for your child to become a boarder, although pupils who are going on to board at their next school are encouraged to board in their last year in preparation for the move to their future environment.

Essentially fun!











One of the highlights of  boarding at The Downs is the weekly fun night when activities are arranged which may include:



  • Water Slide
  • Night Hike
  • Spot Light
  • Conker Tournament
  • Camp Fire
  • Sack Bumping
  • Halloween Party
  • Silly Games
  • Talent Contest
  • Night Swim

to name but a few!



For your convenience

We can arrange transport to and from Heathrow or Birmingham airports as well as London, Exeter, Knutsford and Guildford. For information regarding routes and prices please liase with our Boarding House Parents and Martin Wheeler our Transport Manager.

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Boarding at the Downs

Major investment and refurbishment.

As the result of the merger The Downs Boarding House is currently under going a major refurbishment programme. Almost £1million is being spent on refurbishment and expansion of the dormitories and bathrooms as well as the creation of two extensive indoor recreational areas. The boarders will have a large games room and a bright open plan sitting room with a kitchen and computer suite.


The Boarding House


The Boarding House overlooks grass and tarmac play areas, beautiful gardens and the children have access to a further 50 acres of grounds as well as an outdoor heated pool.


Pastoral Staff

The current medical centre will be upgraded and two ensuite rooms created adjacent to the matrons' accommodation so that children can be closely monitered in a homely, child friendly environment if they happen to be ill and unable to go home. Boarders have access to a drop in counselling service should they need it.


Our two Matrons

Our boarders are in the care of professional House Parents supported by a resident team of teaching and non teaching staff with boarding experience. The refurbished Boarding House will have acccommodation for 60 full or flexi boarders.

Boarding has to be appealing to children, and at The Downs boarding is very much based on feeling happy and safe, and having a lot of fun. There is a firm but fair routine, time set a side for study, music practice and quiet relaxation as well as regular fun nights and special weekend activities. 
The Downs, Malvern College Prep, Brockhill Road, Colwall
MALVERN Worcestershire WR13 6EY
Tel: 01684 540277 Fax: 01684 540094
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