Westbourne School Penarth

Welcome to Westbourne - Sunday Times Independent School of the Year 2026.

One of the UK's leading academic schools, named Independent School of the Year 2025 (ISOTY), #1 Boarding School in the UK for Results 2025 (best-schools.co.uk), and rated EXCELLENT in all 5 inspection categories (Estyn). 

Welcoming curious learners aged 3-18.

Called "one of the most consistently high-achieving academic schools in the UK" (Sunday Times), Westbourne is committed to developing the leaders of the future in STEM & Business with a cutting-edge approach. 90% of students progress to elite Russell Group universities and international equivalents.

We are nestled by the sea in affluent Penarth, one of the UK’s "best places to live in 2025" (Sunday Times), offering a unique mix of scenic coastal living on the doorstep of Cardiff, only 2 hours from London.

The best way to discover Westbourne's award-winning approach is to visit us! We offer private tours year-round.