Stanwell School

Stanwell School, Penarth
Address
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Archer Road

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CF64 2XL

Information
TypeFoundation status Comprehensive
MottoGoreu arf, arf dysg
(Knowledge the best weapon)
Established1897; 127 years ago (1897)
FounderSir Robert Windsor-Clive,
Earl of Plymouth
Local authorityVale of Glamorgan
SpecialistSixth Form College
Department for Education URN401804 Tables
HeadteacherJames Mansfield[1]
Staff96
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment2,000[2]
HousesMorgannwg, Dyfed, Gwent, Powys, Gwynedd
Colour(s)Navy Blue, Gold  
Websitehttp://www.stanwell.org/

Stanwell School is a co-educational foundation status comprehensive school and Sixth form college located in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, for children aged between eleven and eighteen. The school is in the town of Penarth, 5 mi (8.0 km) south-west from Cardiff.

The school has approximately 2,000 pupils on the roll in years seven to thirteen, including the sixth form.

Specialist teaching accommodation has been provided for science (eleven laboratories), drama, music, media studies, P.E. (including sports halls and playing fields), Information Technology, Art and Design Technology.

Stanwell School was previously Penarth County Grammar School prior to becoming a comprehensive school

  1. ^ "Welcome & Ethos". Ysgol Stanwell School. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  2. ^ Davies, Robert (2015). "A report on Stanwell School" (PDF). Estyn. Retrieved 5 January 2021.