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The Cathedral School Llandaff

SeniorCo EdAges 3–18Day671 pupils
Day fees
£17,163
How competitive entry is
School Exam + ObservationCompetitive entry
Pupils
671
Founded
1880
Next deadline
No dates published
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Open dayPassed
Tue, 11 Nov 2025Information Afternoon for Year 7 Entry 2026
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Registration closesNot published
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Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentPassed
Sat, 10 Jan 2026Entrance Testing for Year 7 Entry 2026
InterviewTBC
w/c 2025-11-17 to 2025-12-11Expected window — exact date not yet publishedShort Interviews for Year 7 Applicants 2026
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Open events

Taster DayNext week
Fri, 28 Aug 2026
10:00 am
Year 7 Bonding Weekend 2026
Dates to be confirmed
Music Scholarship Auditions & Sport Scholarship Assessments (Y7)w/c 2026-01-19
Dates TBC
Discovery Day - Year 7 Entry September 2027For current Year 5 pupils
Dates TBC
Short Interviews for Year 7 Applicants 2026w/c 2025-11-17 to 2025-12-11
Dates TBC
Nursery & Infant Open MorningNursery & Infant Open Morning (date TBC — advertised on school website)
Dates TBC
Sixth Form Academic Scholarship Interviewsw/c 2025-11-10 and w/c 2025-11-17
Dates TBC
Academic Scholarship Interviews (Y7) - by invitationw/c 2026-01-26
Dates TBC

Talks & tasters

Talks, tasters and other dated events
DateEventType
Fri, 28 Aug 2026Year 7 Bonding Weekend 2026Taster Day

Fees

£10,767per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £10,767VAT status TBC7-year projection £85,041
Also budget for · Registration fee, deposit, uniform, lunches, trips, music tuition, exam fees. These vary by school — check with admissions for the full cost breakdown.

Bursaries & Scholarships

About the head

Head of The Cathedral School Llandaff. Holds MA from Cambridge (Cantab). Under her leadership the school has been named Welsh Independent School of the Year for 2024 and 2025 by The Sunday Times, and judged 'Excellent' in all five inspection areas by Estyn (2018). The school achieved 73% A*-A at A Level in 2025 with 83% of university applicants gaining Russell Group places. MA Cantab

First class academic teaching, excellent facilities and an extensive co-curricular programme, underpinned by high quality pastoral care and the school's Christian ethos, give Cathedral School pupils the opportunity to reach their full potential, both academically and personally, in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Achievement, Care, Opportunity, Ambition, Leadership

Activities & co-curricular

sport

Rugby UnionRugby SevensFootballCricketHockeyNetballRoundersAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingTennisBasketballSquashBadmintonGymnastics

music

Choral Singing / Chorister programmeMusic department ensembles

drama

Drama / Performing Arts

academic club

Modern Languages Debating TeamChess team

service

InterAct volunteering

other

Dance

Facilities

sports

4 rugby pitches3 football pitches2 cricket squares (1 Junior, 1 Senior)200m athletics trackRounders pitchesIndoor sports hall (2 cricket nets, netball court, 4 badminton courts, volleyball court, 5-a-side football, basketball cOutside netball / tennis courtWelsh Institute of Sport (Hockey - off-site)David Lloyd (Tennis - off-site)Cardiff Metropolitan (Football - off-site)Cardiff Squash Club (off-site)Radyr Tennis Club (Summer term - off-site)Cardiff International Swimming Pool (off-site)Athletic Development & Well-Being Centre

academic

Gloucester Building (KS2) - 7 classrooms, ICT suite, Science Laboratory, LibraryJubilee Building - Music department, Drama StudioRefectoryAdventure Play Area

wellbeing

Learning Support Department wing (Gloucester Building)

Latest exam results

89%
A-level A*–A
99%
GCSE 9–7

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

2025
Oxbridge4
Russell Group21
US Ivy0
Medicine6
Top universities (2025)
Oxford2
Cambridge2
LSE3
King's College London2
Imperial College London2
University of Bristol2
University of Bath1
University of Warwick2

Recent coverage

In May 2026, The Cathedral School Llandaff celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 and hosted successful events including a Year 6 theatre trip and performances by junior soloists that impressed audiences. Additionally, the school raised over £2,500 for Christian Aid, highlighting its commitment to charitable causes.

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House system

Pupils are organised into houses for pastoral and competitive life.

Inspection

Estyn 22 Sept 2018

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Excellent

Term dates 2025-26

autumn1 Sept 202519 Dec 2025Half-term 27 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring5 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer13 Apr 202617 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026

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phone on 029 2083 8504 or the enquiry form on this page. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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Frequently asked questions

How much are the fees at The Cathedral School Llandaff?
Day fees at The Cathedral School Llandaff range from £10,500 to £21,921 per year.
What ages does The Cathedral School Llandaff take?
The Cathedral School Llandaff takes pupils from age 3 to 18.
Is The Cathedral School Llandaff a day or boarding school?
The Cathedral School Llandaff is a day school.
Is The Cathedral School Llandaff co-educational or single-sex?
The Cathedral School Llandaff is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is The Cathedral School Llandaff?
The Cathedral School Llandaff is in Cardiff, CF5 2YH.

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