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CARDIFF SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

OUR UNIQUE APPROACH

One of the UK’s Top Independent Schools

Cardiff Sixth Form College is one of the top schools in the UK, ranked number one for A level results in national league tables and named UK Independent School of the Year in The Times Parent Power 2026. Students join us from age 14 for GCSE and A level study, and most board with us, coming from around the world to a college built around academic excellence and entry to the world’s leading universities.

In 2025, 68.2% of all A level grades awarded to our students were A*, our highest A* rate in a non-Covid year. For international families looking for the best private school in the UK, our results, our boarding and our university destinations speak for themselves.

An A Level College with World-Class Results

As a specialist A level college, we give students significantly more teaching hours per subject than most schools, in small classes led by subject experts, with close monitoring of progress throughout. Explore our A Level courses.

A Leading Independent School in Cardiff, Wales

Our main campus sits in Cardiff Bay, in the heart of the Welsh capital, with a second campus in the university city of Cambridge. Named Welsh Independent School of the Year for Academic Excellence, we are proud to be one of the leading independent schools in Wales, and to stand out among private schools in Wales and across the UK.

Come and see us for yourself at one of our open days, for families looking at GCSE or sixth form entry.

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Danielle

Cardiff encouraged us to do lots of work experience, to join seminars to prepare us for universities. They have so many activities, resources and have been very helpful in terms of my US university application. I loved Cardiff, it was so much fun living and being with your friends. I remember sports day when we wore school colours and supported our friends it was amazing!

Cardiff definitely does encourage you to do the best you can in terms of your education and you are definitely getting your money’s worth because the teachers are so supportive and amazing. There are so many things to do there – nothing is too far from anything else in the city. I had my best friendship group in Cardiff and I now have friends from all the different continents. The people and teachers really made it.

Economics
Northwestern University
Grades: A* A* A* A

Kóyo

OUR CAMPUSES

The vibrant Capital City of Cardiff is a great place to be a student.  Safe, easy to navigate and inexpensive, the city centre is only five minutes’ walk from the College where you will find High Street shopping, individual boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops to enjoy at the weekends.  It is a city full of history, stunning architecture and culture with a attractive waterfront development at Cardiff Bay.  International sporting events and music concerts take place regularly at the Principality Stadium, there are stunning parks for Saturday picnics or playing football with friends as well as a cinemas and local attractions.

Our second Campus is right in the heart of the university city of Cambridge, brimming with learning and culture. Attracting visitors from around the world and home to more Nobel Prize winners than any other city, you will be surrounded by historic University Colleges and architecture, museums, art galleries, the stunning Botanic Gardens and can enjoy punting down the river. There are delicious places to eat and a wonderful choice of boutique and independent shops including a seven day a week market. The city has many annual festivals and events and our students join Cambridge University lectures as well as social activities including sport, music and theatre both in Cambridge and also London, which is only an hour away by train.
To find out more about the unique advantages of the Cambridge campus more information can be found at The Cambridge Edge

Paul

Cardiff Sixth Form College really gave me that independence that really allowed me to push forward and gain traction in my studies. It really did prepare me for university, for example debating really helped my communication skills and I don’t think I would be here without the experience that I had there.

I really found the careers department a particular help; the interview preparation that I received and also the entrance tests assistance was invaluable.

History & Economics
University of Oxford
Grades: A* A* A* A*

Hi

CARE

Cardiff really helped me develop skills in leadership which I had never done before and I had the opportunity to be in the NASA team, on the debate committee and I was also honoured to be elected as Head Girl which I am very grateful for. I am still in touch with lots of my friends from Cardiff. The staff have been extremely helpful in shaping my career.

They were good at teaching and making subjects interesting and helped me with interview preparation. The careers team has also been phenomenal in terms of choosing which Cambridge college to apply to and how to structure my application. Without both the academic and careers staff I would not be here.

Engineering
University of Cambridge
Grades: A* A* A* A*

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Cardiff is well known for its academics and university progression.  However what many people don’t realise is that the College also offers a wide range of sport, music, art and drama clubs, a wealth of extra-curricular and enrichment activities, fun House competitions, whole school celebrations and social events.