The school was closed down in 2020 by WCG and a campaign, 'Save Malvern Hills College' was set up by arts students, staff, business leaders, councillors, community representatives and educators to try to save the important site and provision.

The campaign gained the support of The Bransford Trust who pledged a large sum of money to the project and was followed by grants totaling £800,000.00 by local authorities.

As yet no deal has been reached as WCG are keen to get a protective educational covenant overturned, against the community and local authority wishes, in order to maximise sale value.

The college was a lifeline to the community from Malvern and beyond enabling arts & skills learning benefitting the students in so many ways from improved mental health, giving confidence to re-enter the jobs market, launch new careers and help social isolation.

[2] The complex contains special teaching facilities and salons for hair and beauty therapy, art and crafts studios, workshops and the Malvern Community Learning Centre for adults.

[13] In November 2021, following a protest and rally held in Priory Park, Malvern Hills District Council reaffirmed it commitment to uphold the covenant to continue education facilities at the Albert Road site.