
Kings Monkton School
Updated July 2026
Kings Monkton School is a non-selective, inclusive private school located in Cardiff, Wales, dedicated to providing a personalized learning experience. It serves pupils from preschool through to Sixth Form, prioritizing small class sizes and student wellbeing.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school operates under the mantra 'be the best you can be,' focusing on creating a happy, safe, and inclusive community. It emphasizes a holistic approach that values individual needs, wellbeing, and the development of confidence and character.
Programmes
The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum across Preschool, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form stages. It utilizes small class sizes—capped at 18 in Key Stages 1 and 2, and dropping to eight pupils per class for GCSE and A Level—to facilitate 1-1 teaching and differentiated learning. Additional academic offerings include an 'Extend Programme' for pupils requiring further challenge.
Outcomes
The school’s most recent Estyn Monitoring Inspection in June 2025 highlighted high-quality teaching, an inclusive ethos, and strong leadership. Pupils are prepared for future success through a focus on both academic outcomes and personal development.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a dedicated Wellbeing Team to support the emotional and pastoral needs of pupils. Additionally, the school provides specific services for Additional Learning Needs (ALN) to ensure individual requirements are met.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Kings Monkton School is a non-selective, inclusive private school. Prospective families are invited to contact the school office via phone or email to enquire about the admissions process.
Calendar
The school operates on a three-term structure (Autumn, Spring, and Summer). The academic year includes scheduled half-term breaks, bank holidays, and designated INSET days for staff training.
About the campus
The school is housed in a building over 150 years old located in Cardiff. The campus provides a learning environment that incorporates modern technology and innovations alongside its historic grounds.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including creative arts, musical performances, and various clubs. Examples include orchestra, Eisteddfod participation, in-house musical productions, and lunchtime clubs such as Warhammer.
- Paul NortonPrincipal
Paul Norton is the Principal and proprietor of Kings Monkton School, having acquired the school in 2019. He holds a BA (Hons), MA, PGCFE, MA(ED), and NPQH, and brings over 50 years of combined teaching and leadership experience to the school alongside his wife.
- Karen NortonVice-Principal
Karen Norton is the Vice-Principal and proprietor of the school, which she and her husband acquired in 2019. A mathematics graduate with a PGCE, MA(ED), and NPQH, she has extensive experience in school leadership, including pastoral care, Additional Learning Needs, and curriculum design, and previously served as the Headteacher of the school's Primary section.