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Why Myddelton College?

Providing a unique blend of 21st Century learning and the best of British Education in the heart of the Welsh Countryside

Myddelton College is situated on the edge of the picturesque market town of Denbigh, North Wales, with stunning views over the Clwydian Range. The town is immersed in history, and the stunning 37 acre Myddelton estate is at the foot of the remains of the 13th century fortress of Denbigh Castle, creating an atmospheric and tranquil location for your child’s education. If you are looking for a school that provides quality academic teaching, with small class sizes, a balanced and well-rounded curriculum that takes place in a caring environment, we invite you to come and visit our school.

Elite Sports

Academic Excellence

Mindfulness Education

Adventure Education

Microsoft Showcase School

Pastoral Support

Our Community

Myddelton College is made up of an exceptional SLT team, as well as student leaders.

Andrew Allman

I am Andy Allman Headmaster of Myddelton College. I attended Shrewsbury School before studying a Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Theology and a Masters in Education as well as a Postgraduate Teaching Qualification from Durham University. In addition to being the Headmaster at Myddelton, I have been a Principal Examiner for AQA for several years. I live onsite with my wife Sarah, daughter Phoebe and son Jacob. We enjoy spending time with the boarders and promoting the wonderful family ethos.

Carly Gilmour

Hello my name is Carly Gilmour I am the Head of Admissions at Myddelton College. I'm generally the first point of contact for our prospective parents and pupils. I take the time to get to know each student as an individual so we can provide the best experience for them here at Myddelton.

Katie Gresley-Jones

I am Katie Gresley-Jones and I am Head of the Preparatory School at Myddelton College. I joined the college in 2017 when the prep school first opened. As a qualified Paws-B teacher I ensure the wellbeing and mental health of our youngest students is taken care of alongside a strong academic focus. I recently completed the NASENCO award to ensure all pupils in the Prep School are both supported and challenged in their learning.

Our Boarding Family

Boarders at Myddelton College are part of a large family community; we encourage a sense of belonging and a feeling of personal fulfilment in a happy, stable, caring and friendly environment. Whilst the academic side of things is a high priority, we want all students to fully participate in a wide variety of sporting, cultural and leisure activities.

EAL

Students are withdrawn from Modern Foreign Language lessons and mainstream English and given additional English language support to support them in accessing the curriculum. Students will have 4-5 hours of direct English instruction per week, in addition to the development of English language skills in their other subject lessons.

International

Here at Myddelton College we embrace students from all countries and believe that in creating a college of many different nationalities it provides a great opportunity for staff and students alike to gain exposure to a diverse variety of languages and cultures.

Ian Lloyd

I am Ian Lloyd, Senior Deputy Headmaster at Myddelton College. I have a Bachelor of Science Computing degree with first class honours, postgraduate modules in computer forensics and a Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Practice (Cardiff University). As a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert and Microsoft Certified Teacher, I represent Myddelton College at National and Global conferences for Showcase Schools sharing best practice not just with our staff but also innovative teachers all over the world.

Sixth Form

Whether you are new to Myddelton College or continuing from the middle school, you will be warmly welcomed into our Sixth Form community. With guidance and support, students will select A Levels that compliment and support their future education route. Our Sixth Form department strives to take a global perspective on Higher Education, inspiring students to consider not only universities within the United Kingdom, but also around the world.

Student Support

We incorporate support within the classroom as required through targeted help within small groups and individual assistance from specialist teachers. Regularly updated Individual Support Plans are written for students with either pre-existing or newly-identified learning needs or disabilities, with input from the student, their parents, and their teachers. This facilitates effective, proactive support enabling every student equal access to a high quality education.

Alicia Davies

I am Alicia Davies, Deputy Headmistress. I am responsible for the Oxbridge/MAT preparation our students receive. Having both studied (St Hilda's College & The Queen's College) and worked at the university of Oxford for a number of years I have a unique insight into what makes an Oxbridge candidate stand out from their peers.

Nikki Pritchard

I am Nikki Pritchard and I am Assistant Headmistress (Pastoral) here at Myddelton College. My main responsibilities include the role of Special Educational Needs Coordinator (NASENCo), specialist dyslexia teacher/assessor (Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association) and examination access arrangements assessor. I am also the Designated Safeguarding Lead within the college and a Microsoft MIEE.

Senior School

Lessons are designed to use each student’s full capabilities, and field trips are memorable visits that bring studies to life. Students are encouraged to take an active part in the classroom conversation, as well as participating in extracurricular activities. Students will undergo classes on; personal profiling, understanding their skills, and developing an individual development plan. This plan focuses on providing a platform to help them realise their full potential.

Prep School

Myddelton Preparatory School teaches students between the ages of 7-10 (Year 3 - Year 6). Small class sizes mean that students benefit from a high teacher: student ratio and receive an education that is tailored to them. Lessons are highly stimulating, and field trips are designed to be memorable visits that bring their studies to life.