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Christ College

Brecon, Powys, Wales LD3 8AF
Tel: +44 1874 615440

Private School (Fee Paying) Co-Educational 4 - 18 Years Day & Boarding (Flexi, Full, Weekly)

Christ College is set within the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park. One of the special things about Christ College is the warmth of the welcome and the quality of relationships between pupils and staff. Our community is a small, caring and compassionate one, where pupils learn to value kindness and service to others.

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Word From The Head

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From Gareth Pearson, Head


Set within the stunning scenery of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Christ College was founded in 1541 by Henry VIII and every pupil proudly bears the ‘h’ logo that links the current members of the school with the founder.

Our school motto which is translated into English from Latin, means ‘They achieve because they believe they can’ and this remains as true of today’s pupils as it has been throughout the history of the school; developing personal confidence and the willingness to take on new experiences and challenges are among the core aims of the school.

One of the most special things about Christ College is the warmth of the welcome here and the quality of relationships between pupils and staff in its Junior and Senior Schools. Our community is a small, caring and compassionate one, where pupils learn to value kindness and service to others.

Our dedicated teachers are committed to far more than helping our pupils achieve their academic potential, they are also passionate about their character development, encouraging them to achieve their goals and to grow into confident and accomplished adults.

There is something magical about this place that can only be experienced first hand and I look forward to meeting you and introducing you to it.

Open Days, Visits & Events

13-11-2024 - Sixth Form Open Evening

Find out more at our Sixth Form Open Evening:
Our Sixth Form Evening is a great opportunity to discover more about A Level subject choices, meet our teachers as well as current Sixth Form students.

During your visit you will have the opportunity to meet our Head, Mr Gareth Pearson along with our Heads of Department and Subject Leaders. You will hear from our pupils about their experience in Christ College Sixth Form, enjoy a talk from our Head and Deputy Head Academic on A Level studies and learn more about the subject options available from our Heads of Department during the academic presentations.

What We Offer

  • A Level - Advanced Level Examinations
  • GCSE - General Certificate of Secondary Education
  • LAMDA - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Design Technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • Painting/Sculpture
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Theology
  • English As Foreign/2nd Language
  • French
  • German
  • Latin
  • Spanish
  • Welsh
  • Athletics
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Cricket
  • Cross-Country
  • Fencing
  • Fitness Training
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Martial Arts
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Water Sports
  • Adventure Training
  • Astronomy
  • Ballet
  • Cadets
  • Canoeing
  • Chess
  • Cycling
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Duke of Edinburgh
  • Horse Riding & Management
  • Language Club
  • Public Speaking
  • Rock Climbing
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Young Enterprise
  • Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)
  • Epilepsy
  • After School Club
  • Armed Forces Children
  • Before School Club
  • Expatriate Children
  • Gifted Children
  • International Students
  • Rail Services
  • School Bus Service
  • Special Diets

Admissions

  • Entry test or exam
  • GCSE results
  • Interview
  • Report from previous school
  • Trial day at school
  • Academic
  • All-rounder
  • Armed forces discounts or bursaries
  • Art
  • Choral
  • Clergy/Ministers
  • Drama
  • Financial Assistance
  • Music
  • Organ
  • Science
  • Siblings
  • Sixth Form
  • Sport
  • All denominations welcome
  • Church in Wales
  • Church of England
  • Chinese - Cantonese
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish

    Age Range & Fees

    Age Range4 to 18
    Annual Day Fees *£8628 to £17463
    Annual Weekly Boarding Fees *£0 to £0
    Annual Full Boarding Fees *£17544 to £29043
    * Currency: GB Pound

    Number Of Pupils

    74Day103
    118Full Boarding88
    8Weekly Boarding14
    200Total205
    Boys Girls

    Number Of Staff

    Full-time: 90
    Part-time: 0

    % Pupils Gaining
    GCSE/IGCSE Passes 5 - 9

    % Pupils Gaining
    A Level Grades A – C

    IB Score
     

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