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Rydal Penrhos

Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales · LL29 7BT

Set in Colwyn Bay on the Conwy coast, Rydal Penrhos is a small independent school with a Methodist character and around 328 pupils. Its modest size lends itself to a close community where individual pupils are easily known by staff. The school offers both day and boarding places, drawing families who value a more intimate setting. It is led by Head Mr Tom Hutchinson.

328

Pupils

£21,420

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 328
Location: Colwyn Bay, Conwy, Wales
Website: https://rydalpenrhos.com/

Headteacher

Head Mr Tom Hutchinson

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Teaching & academics

As a co-educational independent school, Rydal Penrhos teaches a mixed intake within a relatively compact roll, which allows for smaller class settings than larger institutions can provide.

Ethos & heritage

Religious character: Methodist
Boarding: Yes

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £13,500 - £21,420

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The last word

A small, coastal independent in Conwy offering both day and boarding within a Methodist tradition - one for families seeking a close-knit school community.

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