The Cathedral School Llandaff
The Cathedral School, Llandaff is a co-educational independent school in Llandaff, Cardiff, for around 800 girls and boys aged 3 to 18, including a Sixth Form.
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About The Cathedral School Llandaff
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The Cathedral School, Llandaff, is a coeducational independent day school located in Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales. Established in the 9th century as a choral foundation to train choirboys for the affiliated Llandaff Cathedral, it became a private school in 1880. () The school is part of the Woodard Schools foundation and continues to provide choristers for the cathedral, making it the only surviving Anglican choir school in Wales. ()
The school offers a traditional academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on music, providing both boy and girl choristers for Llandaff Cathedral. In 2025, 73% of A-Level grades were at A*-A, and 89% at A*-B, with 83% of university applications secured at Russell Group universities. () At GCSE level, nearly half of all grades were at 9 or 8 (equivalent to A/A*), and 70% at 9-7 (A/A). ()
Extracurricular activities include a wide range of sports, with pupils competing at international levels in cricket, badminton, rugby, gymnastics, and sailing. The school also offers scholarships based on athletic ability. () The campus features facilities such as the Jubilee Building, Sports Hall, and Sixth Form Centre, providing modern amenities for students. ()
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Independent co-ed senior school.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
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- TBCOpen dayTo be confirmedFor current Year 5 pupilsDiscovery Day - Year 7 Entry September 2027
- TBCAssessmentTo be confirmedw/c 2026-01-19Music Scholarship Auditions & Sport Scholarship Assessments (Y7)
- TBCInterviewTo be confirmedw/c 2026-01-26Academic Scholarship Interviews (Y7) - by invitation
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| Oxbridge | 4 |
| Russell Group | 21 |
| US Ivy | 0 |
| Medicine | 6 |
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What kind of child is The Cathedral School Llandaff best for?+
The Cathedral School Llandaff suits: Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
How much are the fees at The Cathedral School Llandaff?+
Day fees at The Cathedral School Llandaff are £3,589 to £4,181 a term in 2026-27 (£10,767 to £12,543 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
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Does The Cathedral School Llandaff support SEND?+
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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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Contact The Cathedral School Llandaff by phone on 02920563179.