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Christ College, Brecon

Nestled into the beautfiful rolling hills of the Welsh countryside, Christ College Brecon is an open secret: voted by the Financial Times as one of the top three schools in the UK for value for money, it is definitely worth taking a closer look at. The pupils are happy, the sports and outdoors activities are intense, and academic results very decent. A winner of a school!
Von Bülow Education placed 1 pupils here in 2023.

The Essentials

  • Number of pupils: 383

  • Percentage of boarders: 55%

  • Percentage of international pupils: 18%

  • Av. class-sizes: senior school: 15 // 6th form: 11

  • Closest international airport: Cardiff Airport, 90 minutes away by car

  • Fees per term in 2023/24: £13,382


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What we think
A great choice for pupils seeking a good, friendly school with great sports- and outdoor activity options.

The Details

Academics:

The school offers GCSEs, A-Levels and BTecs.

Christ College achieves consistently decent academic results. In 2023, its GCSE results yielded 29% 9-7 grades and its A-Levels 40% A-grades.

The teaching is known to be excellent, inspirational and supportive.

Languages on offer are Spanish, French and Welsh.

BTecs on offer are IT, sports and performing arts.

Boarding:

55% of pupils board. The six boarding houses are cozy and have their distinct character. Day pupils and boarders are perfectly integrated - more than at many other schools we know.

Pupils share with one or two others.

There are no exeat weekends.

Strengths:

Christ College is a small school with an amazingly happy, down-to-earth school community. Everyone looks out for each other. The rural location helps foster intense friendships.

The school's location in the rolling hills of Wales is simply beautiful and perfect for outdoorsy types.

Since Christ is frequented by many children with parents in the army, CCF is understandably strong.

Music and drama are surprisingly good, given the relatively small size of the school!

Weaknesses:

The relatively remote location is not for everyone. But if the great outdoors is your thing, you will love this place!


The Location
The school is five minutes away from the little Welsh town Brecon.

The Address
Christ College, Brecon


LD3 8AF
Wales

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