The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section
Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales · CF5 2YH
Rooted in an Anglican choral tradition that stretches back to 1880, The Cathedral School, Llandaff has grown into a mixed independent school serving around 800 pupils in Cardiff. Its senior section is medium in size, with a sixth form of 116 carrying pupils through to A-level. Inspected by the ISI, the school combines a faith-based ethos with a broad academic offering from GCSE to A-level under Headmistress Clare Sherwood.
800
Pupils
£20,757
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 800
- Location
- Cardiff, Cardiff, Wales
- Website
- https://www.cathedral-school.co.uk/
Headteacher
Headmistress Clare Sherwood
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
70%
A-level A*-A
73%
A-level A*-B
89%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above what many families would expect: 70 per cent of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, and at A-level 73 per cent are graded A*-A with 89 per cent at A*-B. These figures point to a sixth form where strong outcomes are the norm rather than the exception, making the school well suited to academically ambitious pupils.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 116
Qualifications offered
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a clear place in school life, with football, rugby and netball forming the core of the programme. Scholarships in music and sport, alongside academic awards, recognise and encourage pupils who excel beyond as well as within the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1880
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- No
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,172 - £20,757
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Three foundation bursaries of 100 per cent per year, in addition to smaller bursaries
The last word
A long-established Anglican school with a notably strong academic record. The three full foundation bursaries, alongside smaller awards, mean a place may be within reach for families who could not otherwise meet fees of around £20,000 a year.
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The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section located?
The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section is located at Cardiff, CF5 2YH.
What type of school is The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section?
The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section is an independent (fee-paying) school in Wales.
How many pupils attend The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section?
The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section has approximately 800 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.