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Howell's School Llandaff GDST
Cardiff, Wales (South), CF5 2YD
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School Information
Founded in 1860, Howell's has a reputation for academic excellence and is the only Welsh independent school to have gained the top Estyn inspection grade in all seven key areas. It boasts exceptional facilities, an extensive programme of extracurricular activities, a friendly, vibrant and purposeful atmosphere, a confidence-building environment, superb pastoral care and excellent careers advice.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls (some boys) |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Sixth |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
869 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
|
| Day (£): |
2304 - 3120 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Interview, Report |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
| |
Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
| |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
|
|
15 - 17 |
2 - 18 |
|
|
| Pupil Numbers |
|
|
83 |
786 |
83 |
155 |
Subjects taught
*Welsh, Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Classical Studies, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Critical Thinking, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Greek, History, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physics, PSE, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish
Facilities
Art studio, CDT Centre, Common Room, Concert Hall, Conference facilities, Design & Technology Suite, Drama Studio, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Specialist Dyslexia Unit, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts
Activities
Astronomy, Ballet/Dance, Chess, Choir, Community Service, Computing/IT, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Life Saving/First Aid, Mandarin, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Pottery, Skiing, Spanish Club, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Year book, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: Less than 60 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Inter denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
32611 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
538 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
681 / 6024 |