Howell's School, Llandaff
Founded in 1860, Howell's School in Cardiff is an independent girls' school with a non-denominational character and a roll of around 599 pupils. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about nine to one, classes are small and attention is close. The medium-sized day school includes a sixth form of 129, suggesting many girls continue through to A-level. A particularly notable feature is its commitment to access: bursaries range from 30 to 100 per cent, with extra support available for those on full awards.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
60%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
50%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
78%
National average 55%
Teaching & academics
Results are solid across both phases, with 60 per cent of GCSE grades at 9-7. At A-level, half of all entries reach A*-A and 78 per cent reach A*-B, a profile that points towards competitive university destinations. Inspection is carried out by the ISI.
Principal · Laura Beynon
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 129
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport sits firmly within school life, with hockey, netball, athletics and tennis alongside rounders, cricket, gymnastics and dance. The breadth offers room for both team players and those drawn to individual disciplines.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1860
- Religious character
- Non-denominational
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
Years 7-11: mobile phones must not be used on school premises. Students assigned personal Yondr pouches in which phones are secured at beginning of day and unlocked at end.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £10,677 - £20,025
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Bursaries range from 30-100% with extras available for those on full bursaries
Schools nearby
Howell's Prep School
Cardiff, Wales
The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section
Cardiff, Wales
The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Primary Section
Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Montessori School and Nursery
Cardiff, Wales
ILM Schools
Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Steiner School
Llandaff North, Wales
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.