Contact us Home > About Us > Why Howell's? Why Howell's School? Howell’s School, Llandaff has been educating Cardiff's daughters since 1860. Our school was founded on a pioneering approach to educating girls, and our future aims are no less ambitious. A Howell’s girl is free to be herself. She is free to be ambitious, to be competitive, to be creative; to be a sports captain, a scientist, or a clown. Howell’s girls mature into young adults in a culture free from gender bias, encouraging them to believe that nothing is beyond their reach or consideration. All this develops a self-confidence and resilience that stays with them throughout their lives. Research currently shows that girls’ confidence starts to decline at the age of 8, and it only improves from the age of 80. Howell’s instills in girls the confidence they need for a successful future, and the teachers delight in watching them grow to become more assertive and willing to ask questions, make mistakes and take risks. We are proud to be a girls’ school because it enables us to offer girls the following advantages: Flexible learning We provide the optimum learning experience for girls, with discussion and collaboration privileged within the curriculum. No gender stereotypes Prejudice in any form would never be tolerated by a Howell's girl, which is why girls here are just as likely to flourish designing robots as they are playing football, debating a motion or playing the timpani. Positive spaces Our culture is informal and modern, meaning girls don’t just benefit from safe spaces, but also creative, collaborative and contemplative spaces. Better academic results Research shows that girls consistently achieve higher academic results at all levels in a single-sex environment. Leadership opportunities Functioning in a single-sex environment gives girls the opportunity and encouragement to take on leadership responsibilities, including those traditionally held by men, thereby equipping them with the tools and confidence to succeed in a competitive world. Principal's Welcome GDST We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Find out more Accept cookies Contact us © 2021 Howell's School Llandaff, Cardiff Road, Cardiff, CF5 2YD Tel: 029 2056 20 19 Email: mail@how.gdst.net Principal: Mrs Sally Davis BSc For Absences please email absences@how.gdst.net For Admissions please email admissions@how.gdst.net Disclaimer Privacy notice Cookie policy Sitemap Site by Blue Level