Westbourne School
Wales, United Kingdom
Westbourne School, located in the attractive town of Penarth, ranks among the most respected and innovative schools with a truly global reach. It offers outstanding education with a strong focus on STEM. The academic journey here culminates either with A-Levels or the prestigious International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, recognised worldwide as the “gold standard” in education. A-Levels allow for deeper specialization in specific subjects, while the IB provides a broader, skills-based curriculum that fosters independence, adaptability, and a global outlook. Thanks to this combination, 92% of graduates progress to Top 20 universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. The school’s innovative approach is also demonstrated by awards such as Best in Innovation (ISA Awards 2024) and Best Digital Transformation (Global EdTech 2023), as well as the use of its own AI revision tool. Students develop not only academically, but also through a wide range of activities and sports. Westbourne School is a place where talented young people grow into confident individuals ready to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
Westbourne’s IB students achieve an outstanding average score of 37.3, placing them consistently in the top 1–2% worldwide.
About campus
Westbourne School is located in a beautiful, small, and safe seaside town, just 10 minutes from the capital city of Cardiff, with excellent rail links to London and the rest of the UK. The campus offers a cozy on-campus boarding house, a house-type building with fewer students than a dormitory, fostering a close-knit community. Additionally, there is an off-campus boarding house that provides a similar homely atmosphere, as well as a homestay option where students live with local families for a full cultural immersion experience. The school's location and boarding options provide students with a safe, supportive, and enriching environment.
Interesting facts
Strongest academic programs
- IB Diploma Programme
Strongest art programs
- GCSE Art
Strongest athletic programs
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Swimming
Graduates have been accepted to these universities
University of Cambridge
University of Oxford
