Christ College Brecon
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
40%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
41%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
72%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
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.
Head · Gareth Pearson
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 122
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- 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
Fees & bursaries
- 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%
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.