Christ College

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Head: Mrs Emma Taylor Bursar: Mr Kieran Dempsey Admissions: Mrs M L Stephens - Admissions Registrar

A Word from the Head

CHRIST COLLEGE BRECON – A Place of Learning Since 1541

Christ College is one of the oldest and consistently most successful schools in Wales. It was founded in 1541 by Henry VIII and occupies an enviable site on the outskirts of Brecon, a safe, small market town in the Brecon Beacons National Park. Originally a boys’ school, the school became fully co-educational in 1995. The School buildings reflect the schools ancient past as well as its determination to provide the best modern facilities possible for its pupils. The Chapel and Dining Hall, both in daily use, date from the 13th Century when the site was occupied by a Dominican Priory.

Another successful year was concluded by the best ever grades at A level with 73% of all grades achieving A or B. GCSE results were also impressive with 89% of pupils achieving five or more GCSE's with A*-C grades. The Art Department again obtained 100% of its grades at A* or A. Also, whilst the number of pupils choosing Science subjects is rapidly falling in the UK, nearly 34% of Christ College pupils over the last 9 years have gone to read Science at University. A multi-million pound legacy from an Old Breconian is enabling the school to fund additional Scholarships as well as enabling Christ College to develop a new £1.5M science centre which has opened for teaching in September 2008.

It is important also to stress that these academic achievements should be seen against a background of Christ College pupils’ full engagement to a high standard in sport, music, drama and other pastoral contributions to the life of the school community.

The extensive playing fields, a floodlit Astroturf all weather surface, an indoor fitness suite as part of a modern leisure complex means that team sports and individual sports take place throughout the week. In the last 3 years there have been 30 International Squad members in 10 different sports.

So why don’t you come along and see for yourself how Christ College offers academic excellence, a happy and purposeful environment with cultural and sporting opportunities which make for the best and broadest education.

Age range: 11 - 18

Day pupils: 48 boys and 45 girls

Annual day fees: £11,613 - £13,215

Weekly boarding pupils: 20 boys and 10 girls

Annual weekly boarding fees: £15,990 - £20,430

Full boarding pupils: 115 boys and 77 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £15,990 - £20,430

This school offers flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 183 boys and 132 girls, including 80 boys and 40 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 90 full time

Method of entry: Entry test or exam, Interview, Report from previous school

Accreditations and affiliations: HMC, AGBIS

Religious affiliation: Church of England, Church in Wales

Teaching languages: English, French, German, Spanish

Academic	Languages	Sport	Activities	Music	Miscellaneous
Business studies Classics Design technology Economics Painting/Sculpture Philosophy/Ethics Photography Theology	English as a foreign or 2nd language French German Latin Spanish Welsh	Archery Athletics Badminton Basketball Cricket Cross-country Fencing Golf Gymnastics Hockey Martial arts Netball Rounders Rugby Soccer Squash Swimming Tennis Water sports	Ballet Cadets - CCF/ACF/ATC etc Canoeing Cycling Dance Drama productions Duke of Edinburgh Award Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg Public speaking/Debating Riding Sailing Shooting	Band/Orchestra Brass Choir Guitar Keyboard Organ Singing Strings Woodwind	Particular diets Rail/Airport services School bus service Significant experience of expatriates' children Significant experience of international students Significant experience of services' children

The school offers: 6th Form, Academic, All-rounder, Armed forces, Art, Choral, Clergy/Ministers, Financial need, Junior school entry, Music, Science, Senior school entry, Siblings, Sport

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR, WJEC

% pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 89%
% pass rate (exams at age 18): 99.3%
20 courses are offered for age 18 exams
99% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
Epilepsy

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