Malvern St James Girls’ School to go co-ed for first time in 132 years
The school will be known as Malvern St James School (MSJ), aligning with other schools within the Galaxy Global Education Group (GGEG), of which MSJ is a part
Malvern St James Girls’ School has announced that from September 2025, it will be welcoming boys at all ages for the first time in its 132-year history.The school will be known as Malvern St James School (MSJ), aligning with other schools within the Galaxy Global Education Group (GGEG), of which MSJ is a part.
The school said that following a successful inspection in February that “recognised the excellence of MSJ’s teaching, learning, pastoral care, boarding provision, co-curricular activities programme, and the demonstrable practice of values-driven education, the school is keen to extend this opportunity to boys”.
It added that the global society on balance “favours co-education”, ensuring future security within a competitive market.
Headteacher, Dr Gareth Lloyd, recognised that this news might be received with a mixture of emotions.
He said: “I want to assure everyone that this transition is rooted in an educational philosophy that embraces inclusion, respect and preparation for life beyond MSJ. We believe that welcoming boys to MSJ will enrich the learning environment, broaden perspectives, and provide every student with an even stronger foundation for success beyond school.”
Facilities are now being assessed to ensure that they are “welcoming and accommodating for boys, while enhancing the experience for all students”. This includes making adjustments to support boys’ needs but also significantly improve such areas as sports facilities.