Christ College Brecon
Brecon, Powys, Wales · LD3 8AF
Founded in 1541, Christ College Brecon carries nearly five centuries of history as a Church of Wales foundation in the Powys town of Brecon. It is a small, mixed school of 379 pupils, of whom 122 are in the sixth form, and it offers both day and boarding places. With a remarkably low pupil-to-teacher ratio, the school is well placed to know its pupils individually. Bursaries of up to 50 per cent and a broad range of scholarships widen access beyond those who can meet the full fees.
379
Pupils
£26,208
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 379
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 1
- Location
- Brecon, Powys, Wales
- Website
- https://www.christcollegebrecon.com/
Headteacher
Head Gareth Pearson
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
40%
A-level A*-A
41%
A-level A*-B
72%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably in the upper range, with 40 per cent of GCSE grades at 9-7 and 41 per cent of A-levels at A*-A, rising to 72 per cent at A*-B. The route is a traditional one, taking pupils through GCSE and on to A-level. The exceptionally favourable staffing ratio suggests close academic support at every stage.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 122
Qualifications offered
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a strong presence, with rugby, hockey, netball and cricket forming the core of fixtures. The range of scholarships, spanning art, drama, music and outdoor pursuits alongside academic and all-rounder awards, points to a school that values breadth beyond the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1541
- Religious character
- Church of Wales
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Years 7-11: no phones 8:30am-4pm; boarders surrender phones at night; Years 12-13: phones allowed during day in houses at breaks/lunch/after school only
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £11,808 - £26,208
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £30,390 - £50,523
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Available up to 50%
Inspection reports
The last word
A historic Welsh boarding and day school where small numbers and generous bursaries combine to make a close-knit education genuinely attainable for the right families.
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Christ College Brecon 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Christ College Brecon located?
Christ College Brecon is located at Brecon, LD3 8AF.
What type of school is Christ College Brecon?
Christ College Brecon is an independent (fee-paying) school in Wales.
How many pupils attend Christ College Brecon?
Christ College Brecon has approximately 379 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.