- Westbourne School in Penarth opened in 1896 as an all-boys school; a century later, it had become coeducational.
- As a champion of the International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma programme, which requires a broader range of subjects than A-levels, the school encourages pupils to lead, innovate and excel.
- Westbourne encourages students to pursue Stem and business careers, and to harness the networking benefits of the school’s global alumni network.
- The school has four sites in coastal Penarth. They include a dedicated IB hub for sixth-formers and a separate boarding house a short walk from the sea.
- Nearly three quarters of Westbourne’s students are British, mainly from the local Cardiff and Penarth area, and the rest come from more than 30 countries.
- Scholarships are available for year 7 and year 9, recognising talent in academics, sport, music, drama or art. Elite academic scholarships for sixth-formers in south Wales can cover up to 100 per cent of the fees. Means-tested bursaries are also available.
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