Bankside School is an independent special school in Malvern, Worcestershire, for children and young people aged 11 to 18.
- Ages 11–18
- 61 pupils
School details
- Type
- Independent special school
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 61 (places for 60)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kate Jasper
- Opened
- 24 August 2023
- Council
- Worcestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 149911
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Worcestershire council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- An offer, and the council’s agreement
As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it doesn’t have to accept a place: the school has to offer one, and the council has to agree to name it in the plan.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
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Ofsted
Read the latest inspection report
There’s no grade to show. Read this school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Contact and getting there
The Rhydd, Hanley Castle, Malvern, WR8 0AD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Bridge School Malvern Independent · Ages 11–24 · Ofsted: Good 2.7 miles
- The Chase Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted report card (2026) 2.9 miles
- Dyson Perrins CofE Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 4.3 miles
All SEND schools in Worcestershire
By need in Worcestershire: Autism (18) · Speech and language (10) · Moderate learning (6) · Severe learning (6) · PMLD (5) · Physical (5) · Dyslexia and SpLD (3) · Hearing (3) · Vision (3)
Questions about Bankside School
How do I get a place at Bankside School?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Bankside School. As an independent school not approved under Section 41, it has to offer a place and the council has to agree to name it.
What ages does Bankside School take?
Aged 11 to 18, boys and girls.
What is Bankside School’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Bankside School?
The Rhydd, Hanley Castle, Malvern, WR8 0AD, in Worcestershire.
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