Ages
‘It’s incredibly nurturing,’ was the consistent refrain. Academic, yes, but most choose it for the family feel and positive, can-do vibe. ‘There are no barriers, they are encouraged to get stuck into everything,’ said a parent. Excellent preparation for the senior school.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 210 ·
- Religion
- Non-denom
- Fees
- £14,530 - £14,804 pa
- Local authority
- Cardiff Council
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Head
Mrs Abby Matthews
Since September 2023, Abby Matthews, who began her Howell's adventure 15 years ago, since when she has held roles including head of KS2 and year 6 class teacher. She has two daughters, both at Howell's. Their favourite family adventures include mo
Entrance
For entry into nursery (3+), reception and years 1 and 2, hopefuls are informally assessed via a taster day including basic developmental tests. From year 3, they come in for two days for online assessments for maths and English, CAT tests and to
Exit
Nearly all (over 90 per cent) to senior school. Girls do the same tests as external candidates in maths (no calculators) and English; questions are on topics covered at school. If it’s thought that a girl won’t cope there, discussions will have be
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Teaching & learning
Mobile phone policy
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Mobile phone policy
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In the Prep School, mobiles and electronic devices are not permitted. If they are required by the pupil for use after school, they should be given to the class teacher at morning registration.
Pupils
Money matters
No bursaries or scholarships available until senior school.
- Fee information
- £14,530 - £14,804 pa
Our view
Housed in a couple of sunny brick houses (one once lived in by Roald Dahl) with an eye-catching curved extension, the prep has the advantage of its own site with its own zoned playgrounds. Yet a hop, skip and a jump through a walled archway is the
The last word
‘It’s incredibly nurturing,’ was the consistent refrain. Academic, yes, but most choose it for the family feel and positive, can-do vibe. ‘There are no barriers, they are encouraged to get stuck into everything,’ said a parent. Excellent preparati
