English is taught at all levels throughout the school. It is compulsory up to GCSE and is a major subject in the sixth form. 

Experienced and diversely talented teachers aim to produce men and women capable of clear thought and understanding, clear writing and speaking and genuine appreciation of literature.  This is achieved by way of systematic training in the use of words as ‘tools of thought’, analysis and judgement of poetry, prose and drama, and critical awareness of the environment and the satisfying use of leisure time. 

There are many opportunities outside the classroom for pupils to develop their English.  There is a good library with a professional librarian. A debating society flourishes. There are three school magazines which pupils themselves write and edit. One of these, ‘Words and Images’, is primarily for creative work; another, ‘The Voice’, is a school news bulletin providing opportunity for would-be journalists. The third publication, ‘The Malvernian’, is an annual school magazine with an editorial board, mainly comprising of pupils.

All pupils, regardless of ability, are screened for specific learning difficulties on entry to the school. Our policy is to welcome intelligent pupils with some dyslexia and to provide every encouragement for them.  A specialist team is available to diagnose problems and help find solutions. Provision is also made for pupils whose first language is not English