Cardiff Montessori School and Nursery
Cardiff Montessori School and Nursery is a small independent school in the Welsh capital, with around 79 pupils on roll. Its compact size lends itself to close attention and a familiar, settled community, the kind of setting where staff come to know each child well. The school is mixed and does not offer boarding, and is led by Head Esma Izzidien.
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Teaching & academics
As an independent school inspected by the ISI, Cardiff Montessori operates outside the state sector and is fee-paying. Its small roll allows for individual attention and a personal approach to each pupil's progress.
Head · Esma Izzidien
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
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A small, fee-paying independent in Cardiff that may suit families seeking a close-knit setting where every child is known.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.