Such ambition for our pupils is not for the faint-hearted and needs the support of outstanding teaching, coaching, directing, mentoring and exemplary pastoral care.

Our unique Rydal Penrhos learner programme, grounded in the latest educational research and very best practice, will provide staff and pupils with the means to grow intellectually, thrive socially and succeed academically

We also provide Rydal Penrhos pupils with a great choice: choice in the curriculum, choice in their subjects and choice in sport and activities.

Few schools really can offer something for everyone but we are extremely proud to be one that does.

Schools have a duty to prepare their young men and women for the world that awaits and our pupils leave as confident, compassionate and creative contributors to society, but we never overlook the importance of the present.

School days fly by so very quickly and each child gets just one chance at a first-class education – we want them to be happy, inspired and successful here and now too.

Our pupils’ international, national and regional successes, be it academic, musical, sporting or aesthetic, speak for themselves but we promote and celebrate participation as much as achievement.

The ethos of the School is underpinned and informed by our Methodist Foundation. In Chapel we gather to listen and reflect, encouraging pupils to be mindful of the things that unite us as members of a close, supportive community.

We recognise and promote service as much as leadership, how best to use our talents in support of others. The School’s thriving programme of community and charitable service, as well as the quality of relationships between pupils and staff, are testament to our ethos.

As a prestigious MIST independent school, with numerous links to other schools, institutions and associations, we are fortunate to be able to share expertise and pool ideas, training and resources. We are lucky too to be part of our local community.

The School occupies an important place in the life of the coastal town of Colwyn Bay. We are proud to be associated with this small and friendly town, its residents and resources, which complement our own extensive facilities.

The pupils benefit too from a proud and active world-wide alumni Society keen to “give something back” and support new generations of the Rydal Penrhos family.

Rydal Penrhos is a very special place in which to live, learn and achieve. A first-class education is so much greater than the sum of its parts and we warmly invite you to visit our school and to meet our pupils, who best embody all that we offer.