Ruthin School

Ruthin, Denbighshire

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1284

Founded

11 - 18

Age range

Girls

School type

£18,276 - £18,276

Boarding / term

In short

Ruthin School is a girls boarding and day school in Ruthin, Denbighshire, educating pupils aged 11 - 18 and founded in 1284. Boarding fees are £18,276 - £18,276 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Girls boarding & day
Boarders from: 11 - 18
Ethos: Non-denominational
Guardian required: Yes

About

About Ruthin

The story, ethos and character of Ruthin.

Setting: Rural
Ethos: Non-denominational
Head: Ms Frances King

Here at Ruthin School, we the child at the centre of all that we do. Every student is known, supported and stretched - both academically and personally. We offer a broad and ambitious curriculum that promotes intellectual confidence, independence and curiosity.

As a High Performance Learning (HPL) school, we are embedding a research-informed framework that supports every student to reach exceptional academic standards - not just the most able. Our Sixth Formers go on to leading universities in the UK and globally, including Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial, UCL and other top Russell Group destinations.

Many progress to highly competitive courses in Medicine, Engineering, Economics and Law.

Set in the historic market town of Ruthin, our community is proudly international - a where students from a wide range of countries, cultures and backgrounds learn from and with one another. These are exciting times at Ruthin School. With new leadership and a clear vision for the future, we remain committed to offering an outstanding and forward-looking education - one that equips our students with the knowledge, values and mindset to thrive in a fast-changing world.

What the school is known for? Ruthin School is one of the oldest schools in the UK, founded in 1284. Today, it is known for academic ambition, excellent university outcomes and a warm, inclusive boarding environment. Set in the Vale of Clwyd - recently named one of The Times' Best Places to Live in 2025 - our school enjoys a peaceful, semi-rural setting with easy access to Chester, Liverpool and Manchester.