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The Cathedral School Llandaff

SeniorCo EdAges 3–18Day671 pupils
Day fees
£21,099
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
671
Founded
1880
Next deadline
Interview: Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
80.1/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes84
Destinations & outcomes75
Future-readiness62
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add76
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Head of The Cathedral School Llandaff. Holds MA from Cambridge (Cantab). Under her leadership the school has been named Welsh Independent School of the Year for 2024 and 2025 by The Sunday Times, and judged 'Excellent' in all five inspection areas by Estyn (2018). The school achieved 73% A*-A at A Level in 2025 with 83% of university applicants gaining Russell Group places. MA Cantab

Latest exam results

89%
A-level A*–A
99%
GCSE 9–7
4%
Oxbridge offer rate
83%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

2025
Oxbridge4
Russell Group21
US Ivy0
Medicine6
Top universities (2025)
Oxford2
Cambridge2
LSE3
King's College London2
Imperial College London2
University of Bristol2
University of Bath1
University of Warwick2

Recent coverage

In May 2026, The Cathedral School Llandaff celebrated the achievements of the Class of 2026 and hosted successful events including a Year 6 theatre trip and performances by junior soloists that impressed audiences. Additionally, the school raised over £2,500 for Christian Aid, highlighting its commitment to charitable causes.

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Open events

VisitNext week
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Induction and Transition Day
Dates to be confirmed
Nursery & Infant Open MorningNursery & Infant Open Morning (date TBC — advertised on school website)
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Discovery Day - Year 7 Entry September 2027For current Year 5 pupils
Dates TBC

Fees

£21,306per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £21,306VAT status TBCYear 7-13 projection £168,281
vs London avg (£24,000)11% below
By entry point · 2026-27
16+£21,921
11+£21,099
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Inspection

Estyn 22 Sept 2018

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Excellent

Term dates 2025-26

autumn1 Sept 202519 Dec 2025Half-term 27 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring5 Jan 202627 Mar 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer13 Apr 202617 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026

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