WELCOME TO GWENT'S BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS

The isbi Schools Directory Guide To The Top Private Schools & Colleges In Gwent

For anyone planning a move to or within Gwent in South East England we have collated information below about different places to live, schools, estate agents and other information we think useful for relocating within this fantastic Gwent .

Offering some of the best living anywhere in Great Britain, Gwent 's famous British cities and towns include Abergavenny, Monmouth and Caerphilly.

Gwent has a great choice of high quality UK private schools, beautiful countryside, lots of activities and excellent housing - with a fantastic range of different properties to call home, from country mansions and estates, cottages and bungalows to new build executive housing, family townhouses and apartments.

"Whether you are a keen cyclist, walker, bird watcher, history buff, photographer or simply fancy a day out with the family, Gwent has a lot to offer. Landscapes in Gwent are emphasised by the low horizon, flat landscape, and big skies (often enhanced by dramatic cloudscapes, sunrises and sunsets) give the Levels a unique ethereal quality. The small towns dotted along its valleys feature a good range of places to stay, eat and drink, while you delve in." Visit Wales

Gwent sits on the coast, opening up to the Bristol Channel whilst bordering the Welsh counties of Glamorgan and Breckonshire. Along the English border, Gwent borders Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

The Gwent official blazon presents a wreath of colours sat on top of mountains, flagged either side by steel collard Dragons breathing flames. Underneath it reads ‘Unbed a Rhyddid’ which translates to ‘Unity and Freedom’. The collars of the dragons signify Gwent’s links to the steel industry whilst the green and white colours link to the Tudor kings of Wales.

Gwent has been a musical base for some of the world’s most famous indie bands! Coldplay, Oasis, Queen and Simple Minds have all recorded hits at Rockfield Studio in Monmouth, Gwent!

TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN GWENT, WALES, UK

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Looking for a prestigious Independent (private) school in Gwent, GB?

If you are thinking of moving to live in Gwent (or you already live in Gwent but are considering relocating) and you and your family are researching some of the best private schools in Gwent there is a big choice of high quality Gwent schools, with a number of the Gwent ’s highest ranking Independent schools considered to be some of the best in the UK.

Gwent ’s private education sector features day schools and boarding schools, girls’ schools, boys’ schools and co-educational (mixed) schools, including leading private Nurseries, Prep Schools, Independent Secondary and Sixth Form schools and colleges.

Find Private Schools In Gwent UK (Or "Private Schools Near Me")

Developed over the last 36+ years, the isbi School Search Directory is one of the largest and most comprehensive private schools directories available, helping thousands of families to find, compare and select good schools since the 1980s.

> You can search for private schools with a reputation for excellence in Gwent and in the cities and towns of Abergavenny, Monmouth and Caerphilly by using our Private Schools Directory and Independent Schools Finder (powered by isbi's School Search Directory) or by clicking on the names of the schools and colleges listed below to see detailed profiles with photos, videos, maps etc.

> With our expanded school search technology you can filter your search by the type of school you are looking for such as day and boarding, gender, age range, academic study, religious affiliation, school fees, scholarships and bursaries, open days etc.

> You can also focus your search on just private Pre-Prep and Prep schools or on Independent Senior and Sixth Form schools and colleges, or view search results for all of them together.

Please explore isbi.com for detailed information and guides about good schools of all types and for open days, school and college and news, articles and blogs with details of school associations, glossaries and explanations about examinations and qualifications and expert advice about independent education at private schools and colleges around the UK and worldwide.

THE BEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES IN GWENT

Please see below for a full list of private schools and colleges in Gwent, one of the best being:

Christ College

Brecon, Wales, LD3 8AF

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 4-18 Years, Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

The Christ College school motto, translated into English from Latin, means ‘They achieve because they believe they can’. This remains as true of today’s pupils as it has been throughout the history of the school; developing personal confidence and the willingness to take on new experiences and challenges are among the core aims of the school.

[Read More About Christ College...]

Top Private Independent Secondary Schools & Colleges In Gwent, UK

Some of the best Independent Secondary schools and colleges and Sixth Form schools and colleges in Gwent, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls include:

Top Private Pre-Preparatory & Preparatory Schools In Gwent, UK

Some of the best Pre-Prep and Prep schools in Gwent, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls aged from 3 years to 11 or 13 years include:

Special Needs Schools In Gwent, UK

Some of the best Special Needs schools in Gwent, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British Special Needs and Special Education Needs education for boys and girls (single-sex and mixed) include:

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Where To Live In Gwent, Wales, UK

The most popular British cities and towns in the Gwent area (GB) include, with approximate population numbers:

> Blaenau, Gwent, UK

Abergavenny (12,525), Tredegar (15,100), Ebbw Vale (33,000), Abertillery (11,600), Brynmawr (5,000)

> Caerphilly, Gwent, UK

Caerphilly (41,400), Abertridwr (6,500), Llanbradach (3,700), Machen (2,300)

> Powys, Gwent, UK

Montgomery (1,200), Newton (3,300), Machynlleth (2,200), Rhayader (2,000)

> Torfaen, Gwent, UK

Monmouth (10,500), Cwmbran (48,500), Pontypool (23,400), Abersychan (7,500), Blaenafon (6,000)

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN ABERGAVENNY, WALES, UK

Abergavenny is a very popular place to live and many people move to Abergavenny each year, or to near Abergavenny and the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to Abergavenny are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the Surrey capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Five Things To Know About Abergavenny, Wales, UK

> FACT 1: Condé Nast Travellers’ voted Abergavenny as one of the top 10 places to visit in the UK in 2021!

> FACT 2: Every September Abergavenny holds the Abergavenny Food Festival where they have over 100 exhibitions and producers alongside chef talks and impressive visual shows!

> FACT 3: Abergavenny has its own delicious wine! Sample the local grapes at SugarLoaf Vineyard, who produce award-winning Welsh wines.

> FACT 4: Abergavenny was first built by the Romans, who recognised its location between the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons. The Romans built the fortress known as Gobannium and there has been some archaeological evidence dating back to the Iron and Bronze Age.

> FACT 5: Llanthony Priory is one of the only surviving 14th-century churches in Gwent. Llanthony Priory survived the political turmoil of Owan Glydwr’s rebellion against Henry VIII Dissolution of the Monasteries. Today it makes for a beautiful day trip where you can wander through the ruins and under the grand arches that are still intact today!

Where To Live In Abergavenny, UK

Abergavenny and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, Abergavenny and the areas near Abergavenny are full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

Iberis Road Abergavenny, Crickhowell Abergavenny, Ebbw Vale Abergavenny, Abertillery Abergavenny, Tredegar Abergavenny, Usk Abergavenny, Chepstow Abergavenny, Caldicot Abergavenny

Commuting To And From Abergavenny By Rail Or Road

Relocating to Abergavenny is especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to Cardiff, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Bristol, London and other locations for work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

> Abergavenny To Cardiff: Cardiff is about 32 miles by road from Abergavenny via the A4042 and driving to the centre of Cardiff from Abergavenny normally takes under 1 hour. There is a very regular train service to Cardiff from Abergavenny, with trains taking from 40 minutes to 1 hour minutes to get to Cardiff.

> Abergavenny To London: London is about 156 miles by road from Abergavenny via the M4 and driving to the centre of London from Abergavenny normally takes under 3 hours. There is a very regular train service to London from Abergavenny, with trains taking from 2 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours to get to London.

> Abergavenny To Bristol: Bristol is about 50 miles by road from Abergavenny via the A449 & M4 and driving to the centre of Bristol from Abergavenny normally takes under 1 hour. There is a regular train service to Bristol from Abergavenny, with trains taking from 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hours 20 minutes to get to Bristol.

Nearest Airports To Abergavenny, UK

The nearest airport to Abervavenny is Cardiff International Airport (CWL) which is 32 miles away. Other nearby airports include Bristol (BRS) (under 32 miles), Birmingham (BHX) (under 70 miles) and Manchester (MAN) (under 120 miles).

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN MONMOUTH, WALES, UK

Monmouth is a very popular place to live and many people move to Monmouth each year, or to near Monmouthand the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to Monmouth are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the Gwent capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Five Things To Know About Monmouth, Wales, UK

> FACT 1: Rockfield Studios in Monmouth have had some big stars record within its walls, Oasis, Coldplay, Queen and Simple Minds have all been in the Rockfield studio.

> FACT 2: In 2011, Monmouth was one out of two areas that actually experienced an increase in people speaking and learning how to speak Welsh!

> FACT 3: Just outside the town you will find St Pierre Park, an impressive Championship golf course! Monmouth has 6 other golf courses however St Pierre Park is the most impressive, it even has a spa!

> FACT 4: Brecon Canal is famous for its beauty and clear waters, in the summer many locals go down to the canal banks and watch the barges pass, the local community there is keen to keep the tradition of canal boats and summer cruising alive.

> FACT 5: Monmouth has many beautiful walking and tourist attractions right on their doorstep. Including the Brecon Beacons, Wye Valley, Usk Valley and Gwent Levels. You can also fish in the rivers of Wye and Usk.

Where To Live In Monmouth, UK

Monmouth and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, Monmouth and the areas near Monmouthis full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

Alyn Monmouth, Deeside Monmouth, Delyn Monmouth, Glyndŵr Monmouth, Rhuddlan Monmouth, Wrexham Maelor Monmouth, Bedwellty Monmouth, Caerleon Monmouth, Chepstow Monmouth, Pontypool Monmouth

Commuting To And From Monmouth By Rail Or Road

Relocating to Monmouthis especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to Cardiff, Hereford, Birmingham, Bristol and other locations for work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

> Monmouth To Cardiff: Cardiff is about 48 miles by road from Monmouthvia the A449 and driving to the centre of Cardiff from Monmouth normally takes under 1 hour. There is a very regular train service to Cardiff from Monmouth, with trains taking from 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hours 50 minutes to get to Cardiff.

> Monmouth To London: London is about miles by road from Monmouth via the M4 and driving to the centre of London from Monmouth normally takes under 3 hours. There is a train service to London from Monmouth, with trains taking from 3 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes to get to London.

> Monmouth To Bristol: Bristol is about 33 miles by road from Monmouth via the B4293 and driving to the centre of Bristol from Monmouthnormally takes under 50 minutes. There is a regular train service to Bristol from Monmouth, with trains taking from 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes to get to Bristol.

Nearest Airports To Monmouth, UK

The nearest airport to Monmouth is Bristol International Airport (BRS) which is 29 miles away. Other nearby airports include Birmingham (BHX) (under 61 miles), London Heathrow (LHR) (under 100 miles) and London Luton (LTN) (under 100 miles).