Howell's School, Llandaff, A GSG School
- Howell's School, Llandaff,
Cardiff Road
Llandaff
Cardiff
CF5 2YD - Head: Mrs Sally Davis
- T 029 2056 2019
- F 029 2057 8879
- E [email protected]
- W www.howells-cardiff.gdst.net/
- An independent school for girls aged from 3 to 18.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Cardiff
- Pupils: 652; sixth formers: 150
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £10,332 - £19,203 pa (last updated on 07/01/2025)
- Open days: Whole School Open Day: October
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Linked schools: Howell's Prep School
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The arts here all sparkle, but drama shines brightest. ‘I work in TV and film and can tell you this stuff is the same standard as Broadway,’ gushed one parent. Seen as the academic option in Cardiff, certainly up to 16+. Local competition hots up at A level, though results still impressive. ‘Caters well for both my daughters even though one is much more academic than the other,’ said a parent, typically. Best suited to the ‘more naturally motivated,’ agree all. Plentiful reminders of GDST benefits. ‘We’re going to be talking to students in a linked school in Malawi by Zoom,’ said the…
What the school says...
Howell’s School, Llandaff GDST, is a magnificent Victorian Gothic building on the edge of Llandaff Fields, offering spacious grounds with excellent sports facilities. The school values a rich extracurricular life, with activities ranging from photography to philosophy and rock band to 'raving yoga'. Its enrichment, wellbeing, and Laureate programmes foster creativity and growth. The nursery, situated in Roald Dahl’s childhood home, provides a warm start, while the prep school nurtures confidence. Senior school promotes self-reflection and lifelong learning, while thecollege ensures a smooth transition to university. Founded in 1860, Howell’s continues to empower students from all backgrounds. ...Read more
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Other features
All-through school (for example 3-18 years). - An all-through school covers junior and senior education. It may start at 3 or 4, or later, and continue through to 16 or 18. Some all-through schools set exams at 11 or 13 that pupils must pass to move on.
Sports
Rowing
What The Good Schools Guide says
Principal
Since 2007, Sally Davis BSc PGCE NPQH. Born and bred in Wales, she left to study geology at Bedford College, then taught in London for several years, latterly as director of studies at Harris City Technology College in London. But Wales beckoned – ‘I wanted to come home!’ - and she joined Howell’s as deputy head in 1992 as one of the youngest members of staff. Up until then, state education was all she’d known – both as pupil and teacher – but she got the first job she applied for in her homeland and has stayed for over 30 years.
This is one seriously popular head. ‘The school’s jewel in the crown – charismatic, colourful but most importantly, genuinely cares,’ summed up a parent. Pupils beam at the mere mention...
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Special Education Needs
Our aim at Howell's School, Llandaff is to support the educational development of all girls within the capabilities of our resources and expertise, so they can achieve their full potential.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
Y |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
Y |
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
Y |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
Y |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Y |
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