Cardiff Steiner School

Cardiff Steiner School is an independent, all-through Steiner Waldorf school located in Llandaff North, Cardiff, Wales, serving children from ages 3 to 18. Founded in 1997 by a group of parents seeking a child-centered education, the school began as a kindergarten and expanded to include primary and upper school classes. The school is set in a Victorian building and offers a holistic, nurturing approach focused on the academic, physical, emotional, and spiritual development of each child. The curriculum is based on the Steiner Waldorf philosophy, emphasizing creativity, ethical living, and a balanced education. From age 6, students study a broad range of subjects aligned with the national curriculum as well as those unique to the Steiner approach. The school is known for its small class sizes, collaborative leadership, and strong sense of community, with staff building close relationships with pupils and families. Cardiff Steiner School is accredited by Waldorf UK and registered with the Welsh Government, inspected by Estyn, and is a member of the Welsh Independent Schools Council.