Cardiff Sixth Form College Cardiff
The top private co-ed boarding school and independent sixth form college within the UK
About the school
Cardiff Sixth Form College is the UK's leading co-educational boarding school for A-level students, consistently ranked number one in national league tables for academic results. Recognised as one of the top A-level colleges in England, Cardiff Sixth Form College prepares students for the world's most competitive universities.
In 2026, 91% of students gained A*-A grades and 99% A*-B with 71% of students going onto the QS top 100 universities in the world.
Cardiff Sixth Form College in motion
Number one school in the UK over the past 14 years
A world-class school in many areas, academic, university preparation and destinations, super curricular careers programme, work experience and facilities
Over 60 extra-curricular opportunities in sport, music, art, drama and many more
91% of students achieving A*-A and 99% A*- B grades in 2026
71% to QS top 100 universities in 2025
Two city campuses: Cardiff (2.5 hours from London) and Cambridge (50 minutes from London)
Extensive university preparation programme including Oxbridge and Medicine
Super-curricular programme including work observations, career societies, competitions and enrichment trips
Offers one and two year GCSE and two year and 18 month A-Level courses (14-19 years)
Entry requirements:
English and Maths plus online reasoning and interview for GCSE. Four subjects plus online reasoning and interview for A-level. IELTS required for one year GCSE (5.5) and A-level (6.5)
Fees:
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