Visiting The Elms

How To Find Us

The Elms School is located in the West of England, nestled into the western slopes of the Malvern Hills in beautiful Herefordshire countryside. Despite our rural location we are surprisingly acccessible by road, rail or air. See below for more detailed assistance on how to find us.

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HOW TO FIND US BY CAR

Our address and postcode is usually a very good guide for Satnav users:
The Elms School, Walwyn Road, Colwall, Herefordshire WR13 6EF (tel: 01684 540344)

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From The North & M5: Exit the M5 at J7 (Worcester South) and follow signs to A449 Malvern.
Continue through Malvern town centre on the A449, then, after approx half a mile turn right signposted Colwall onto B4218.
Continue over the hill and down through Colwall for approx 3 miles.
You will find the school on the left, just after the traffic lighted railway bridge.

From The South & M5: Exit the M5 at J8 onto M50 signposted Ross and South Wales.
Exit M50 at J2 signposted Ledbury A417 and continue for approx 4 miles into Ledbury town centre.
At the the traffic lighted cross road turn right onto A449 signposted Malvern and Worcester.
Continue for approx 3 miles, then, shortly after the Wellington Inn (on the right) turn left onto B4218 signposted Colwall.
After approx. 1 mile you will enter the village of Colwall. Continue along the green until you can see the traffic lights and railway bridge. The school entrance is on the right just before the railway bridge.

From The West: From Monmouth /Ross head to Ledbury take the A449 into Ledbury town centre.
At the the traffic lighted crossroads turn right onto A449 signposted Malvern and Worcester.
From Hereford take the A438 and continue into Ledbury town centre and continue through the main high street to the the traffic lighted crossroads. Turn left onto A449 signposted Malvern and Worcester.
Continue for approx 3 miles, then, shortly after the Wellington Inn (on the right) turn left onto B4218 signposted Colwall.
After approx. 1 mile you will enter the village of Colwall. Continue along the green until you can see the traffic lights and railway bridge. The school entrance is on the right just before the railway bridge.

HOW TO FIND US BY TRAIN

Our nearest station is Colwall, which has direct connections to Birmingham and London, and is located just 500m from the school entrance.

As you exit the station, turn left (downhill) and continue over the traffic lighted railway bridge, and turn left into the school.

HOW TO FIND US BY PLANE

International students have a range of options:

Birmingham International Airport – just one hour away, with direct trains from the airport
Bristol Airport – 1 hour and 20 minutes away
London Heathrow Airport – 2.5 hours away, with direct trains from London Paddington and London Euston
London Gatwick Airport – 2.5 hours away. with direct trains from London Paddington and London Euston

Why THE ELMS?

Bringing Out The Best in Every Child

Greenhouse Approach

We focus on the entire child, cultivating academic, social, and emotional growth in a supportive environment.

Individual Attention

Our small class sizes ensure every child receives personalised guidance tailored to their learning style.

Rich Curriculum

Our broad curriculum includes traditional subjects and creative arts, daily sport, plus outdoor education and lessons on the farm.

Flexible Boarding

In addition to day places, we offer full, part-time, and flexible boarding options to suit diverse family needs and lifestyles.

Preserving Childhood

By preserving the magic of childhood in a rapidly-changing world, our pupils are happy, curious and adventurous.

Exceptional Campus

Our rural setting, including a working farm and equestrian centre, enriches learning experiences beyond the classroom.

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Request a Prospectus

Find out more about the school and our ethos. It will give you an initial flavour of the school before you visit.

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Come to an Open Morning

Join us for one of our termly Open Mornings to gain an insight into the type of education, facilities, care and provision that The Elms has to offer.

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Enquire and Visit

The best way to really experience our special ethos and atmosphere is to visit us. Come and see the school in action and meet the Headmaster.

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