Welcome to Rydal Penrhos Prep School, North Wales’ leader in independent primary school education. 

Our coeducational Prep School, located on the coast in the picturesque county of Conwy, provides children from Reception through to Year 6 with an outstanding learning environment.

At Rydal Penrhos, we pride ourselves on cultivating academic curiosity, creativity, and confidence, preparing every child for the next step in their educational journey.

Discover how our unique blend of academic rigor, varied opportunities and pastoral care creates a foundation for lifelong success.

Complete our Enquiry Form below, or contact our Admissions team at admissions@rydalpenrhos.com or 01492 530155.

At Rydal Penrhos Prep School, we are committed to delivering an education that supports every pupil on their unique pathway to academic success. 

With small class sizes and a personalised approach, our experienced teachers ensure every child is supported and challenged to reach their full potential.

Our broad and diverse curriculum combines traditional academic subjects with innovative approaches to learning, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Our pupil iPads, provided to every child, and the traditional pen-and-paper both play integral roles in a Rydal Penrhos education, ensuring the best outcomes for our pupils.

By the time our pupils leave Year 6, they are confident learners equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in our Senior School and later life.

At Rydal Penrhos School, pupil well-being comes first.

We provide a safe, supportive environment where every child feels valued, respected, and inspired.

Our dedicated pastoral care team work closely with families to nurture emotional resilience, self-esteem, and a positive attitude to learning. Our pupils relish independence and responsibility in their school life, but this is underpinned by an extensive system of checks and balances to support their well-being.

Living within a strong school community, where a spirit of kindness is felt in every day-to-day interaction, Rydal Penrhos Prep School pupils thrive both socially and emotionally.

Our pupils embody our ethos – “Do All The Good You Can” – in all their pursuits, from the classroom and assembly hall, to the sports field and stage, and beyond.

Every day at Rydal Penrhos Prep School is unique, just like our pupils. 

Around the structure of our timetable, and its diverse array of subjects and lessons, our teachers and staff craft educational experiences that ignite curiosity and engagement.

Across a balanced school day, stretching from 08:30 to 16:30, pupils take part in six lessons, alongside a stimulating variety of extracurriculars, music, drama and sporting opportunities.

For parents and carers, our school day is designed to support you and your family life. Free wraparound care means your child is safe and cared for from 08:00 in the morning until 18:00 in the evening.

At Rydal Penrhos, time at school is about more than simply fulfilling the curriculum and reaching certain markers. It means exploring interests, trying new things, and developing skills for life.

Rydal Penrhos Prep School prepares children for the challenges of a fast-changing world.

Our teachers and educational specialists work hard to instil strong reading and numeracy skills that will be the foundation for later GCSE and A-Level examination success.

More broadly, we hope that every Rydal Penrhos Prep School pupil finishes Year 6 with a lifelong love of learning, ready for the challenges of Senior School.

Being connected to the world, whether that means local nature or our international community, is at the heart of a Rydal Penrhos education. Our pupils are conscious global citizens, while also actively engaging in their local area, whether that means exciting school trips and excursions, or simply outdoor learning in the stunning surroundings of North Wales.