Howell’s School, Llandaff GDST

Independent

National rank

132=

91

Rank last year

82.6%

A-level

A-level

A*-B

63.7%

GCSE

GCSE

A*/A/9/8/7

Need to know

Head teacher

Sally Davis

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

661 (3-18)

Head teacher

Sally Davis

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

661 (3-18)

Head teacher

Sally Davis

Gender of entry

Girls

Total pupils

661 (3-18)

UK day fees per term*

£6,401-£6,483 (11-18)

*Fee correct as of November 21, 2024
Our methodology
Results

A-level 2024 rank: 117=

Grade

%

A*

28.1

A

30.4

B

24.1

A*/A

58.5

A*-B

82.6

GCSE 2024 rank: 162

Grade

%

A*/9/8

46.5

A/7

17.2

A*/A/9/8/7

63.7

What the school inspection says

Date of report
2015
Verdict
Excellent
“[The school] states that its core principles are to ‘encourage our learners to be confident, creative and compassionate’ ... Pupils achieve exceptionally high standards at all stages of their learning ... Pupils are extremely committed, mature and effective independent learners who engage confidently and productively in all areas of school life ... The extensive extracurricular and enrichment programme contributes particularly well to pupils’ academic progress and to their well-developed social and life skills … The school is a highly inclusive, multicultural and vibrant community where all pupils feel valued as individuals.” There was a further inspection in 2024.
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About the school

  • Howell’s is a girls’ day school in Llandaff, Cardiff, with a co-ed sixth form. It offers mental health education, mentoring, recreation, sport and wellbeing activities designed to develop strong minds and happy hearts. 
  • Student kindness champions work to tackle bullying and promote friendship, and the wellbeing initiative HeadsUp@Howell’s engages students and staff in proactive self-care activities.
  • Pupils can take part in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme, Lamda performing arts exams, public speaking and debating teams, community service and fundraising. There is a rich extracurricular programme covering the arts, sport and interest groups such as coding, reading and robotics. 
  • Means-tested bursaries covering up to 100 per cent of fees are available for students entering Years 7 and 12. Other scholarships usually have a value of 5 per cent of fees.
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