School Profile: Cardiff Sixth Form College has again been ranked the top independent school in the UK by the Times Newspapers for 2017. 92% of students achieved A*-A grades and 99% A*-B and 19 have confirmed Oxbridge places. The College fuses Eastern and Western philosophies of education and students here are focused, disciplined, supported and encouraged to reach beyond their academic horizons and strive for the best results possible. Teaching staff are all highly experienced with many having been examiners or inspectors in other schools. Highly rated by the pupils, staff offer one to one support, tutorials and academic enrichment on top of their extensive teaching programme. A designated careers team at the College drive and reinforce student passion for learning with excellent careers guidance, UCAS support, entrance to US and other international universities, lectures and work experience programmes. Student horizons are broadened by a variety of academic, cultural and career trips including observing cutting-edge science at CERN, visiting the Crown Courts for potential lawyers and hospitals for medics as well as cultural visits to historic cities such as Stratford- Upon-Avon and London. There are also whole College events each term including Sports Day, The Cultural Event and a drama production, sport, art, DofE, debating, journalism and philosophy clubs and boarding trips during the weekends. Pastoral care is strong with boarding staff and progress tutors constantly monitoring individual pupil’s wellbeing, academic and career progress.
Specialisms: STEM, Maths / Science
