Rydal Penrhos Girls' Division was formerly Penrhos College, founded in 1880. It joined with Rydal School in September 1995 to form Rydal Penrhos School comprising the Girls' Senior Division (age 11-18), Co-educational Senior Division (age 11-18) and a Preparatory School (age 2-11).
Rydal Penrhos Girls' Division is an exceptionally happy and forward looking school which believes in the traditional values of high academic standards, hard work and sensible discipline. Basic to our philosophy is that we are preparing girls for life in the 21st Century - therefore we try to create an atmosphere where they are encouraged to think for themselves and exercise self-discipline. Excellent academic results are obtained (1996 results: 96% of girls entered for GCSE examinations gained a minimum of 5 subjects A*-C). A wide range of extra-curricular activities are available at weekends and in the evenings. Situated beside the sea, among woods and playing fields, the school is a recognised RYA centre for sailing. The small seaside town of Colwyn Bay is ten minutes' walk from the school, and is easily accessible by road and rail.
