St David's College
School summary
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.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
24%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
24%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
34%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
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.
Headmaster · Mr Andrew Russell
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 76
Qualifications offered
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.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- 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.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,686 - £26,442
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £34,470 - £49,338
Some bursaries available
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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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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.