MixedIndependentBoarding

St David's College

Llandudno, Conwy, Wales · LL30 1RD

Set on the North Wales coast at Llandudno, St David's College is a small Christian independent school of around 260 pupils that has welcomed both day and boarding families since 1965. Its standout feature is an exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about six to one, which allows close attention to each child within an intentionally intimate community. A distinctive scholarship range, including awards for outdoor education and for pupils overcoming barriers to learning, signals a school that defines achievement broadly. With a sixth form of 76 pupils and qualifications spanning GCSE, A-level and BTEC, it caters to a mix of academic and vocational paths.

260

Pupils

£26,442

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils: 260
Pupil:teacher ratio: 6
Location: Llandudno, Conwy, Wales
Website: https://www.stdavidscollege.co.uk/

Headteacher

Headmaster Mr Andrew Russell

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Latest results

GCSE grade 9-7

24%

A-level A*-A

24%

A-level A*-B

34%

Teaching & academics

Results sit at a steady level rather than a selective extreme: 24% of GCSE grades reach 9-7, and at A-level 24% are A*-A with 34% reaching A*-B. The offer of BTEC alongside GCSE and A-level gives families a genuine choice of routes, and the very low class sizes mean teaching can be closely tailored. This is a school likely to suit pupils who thrive on individual support rather than the pressure of a hothouse.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 76

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTEC

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

60th anniversary excellence scholarshipsAcademic scholarshipsSporting achievement scholarshipsOutdoor education scholarshipsCommunity service scholarshipsPerforming arts scholarshipsScholarships for overcoming barriers to learning

Sport

Main sports

RugbyCross-country

Beyond the classroom

Outdoor pursuits clearly run deep here, with rugby and cross-country as principal sports and a dedicated scholarship strand for outdoor education. Further scholarships in performing arts, sport and community service point to a school that values pupils developing well beyond the classroom.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 1965
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: Yes

Mobile phone policy

Phones are taken off day and boarding pupils in the day. All boarders in year 5-9 are given the phone for 45 mins each evening by house parents.

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £16,686 - £26,442
Boarding fees (per year): £34,470 - £49,338

Some bursaries available

Inspection reports

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The last word

A small, personal coastal school where a six-to-one staffing ratio and a wide view of achievement matter more than league-table polish. Best suited to families seeking close support and an outdoor, character-building education.

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