What Should Parents Look For When Choosing An Independent School? This article offers parents guidance on choosing an independent school, advising them to look beyond league tables at academic results, pathways, and how personalised support is. It highlights Westbourne's A Levels and IB Diploma options and its small average class size of around 15 pupils.
Westbourne School, Penarth
Westbourne School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, for pupils aged 3 to 18, from Pre-School to Sixth Form.
Key facts
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Our take
Independent co-ed all-through school for ages 3–18, day or boarding.
- Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered.
- Fees aren't published. Treat published external fee comparisons with caution and ask admissions directly before shortlisting.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
- Location detail is sparse in our profile — verify postcode and tube/rail link before counting on commute time.
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Application timeline
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Fees & costFees
Fees
Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Bursaries & Scholarships
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Questions parents ask
What kind of child is Westbourne School, Penarth best for?+
Westbourne School, Penarth suits: Families wanting one school across the whole journey (ages 3–18) rather than separate prep + senior; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered.
How much are the fees at Westbourne School, Penarth?+
Day fees at Westbourne School, Penarth are £4,592 to £8,122 a term in 2026-27 (£13,776 to £24,367 a year). Boarding fees are around £62,560 per year in 2026-27. Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at Westbourne School, Penarth?+
No dates are listed yet. Save Westbourne School, Penarth and we'll email you when booking opens.
How does admissions work?+
We don't hold full admissions details for Westbourne School, Penarth. Ask the school directly.
Does Westbourne School, Penarth support SEND?+
We don't hold SEND details for Westbourne School, Penarth. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.
What ages does Westbourne School, Penarth take?+
Westbourne School, Penarth takes pupils from age 3 to 18.
Is Westbourne School, Penarth a day or boarding school?+
Westbourne School, Penarth offers both day and boarding places.
Is Westbourne School, Penarth co-educational or single-sex?+
Westbourne School, Penarth is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is Westbourne School, Penarth?+
Westbourne School, Penarth is in Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 2AJ.
How do I contact admissions at Westbourne School, Penarth?+
Contact Westbourne School, Penarth by phone on 02920705705.