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Christ College

Christ College, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8AF, UK

Christ College

Type

Independent

Religious Character

Total Number of Students

378

Percentage of Boarders Stay Over the Weekends

43%

Gender

Co-Educational

Age Range (Day + Boarders)

4-18

Total Number of Boarders

161

Percentage of International Students

17%

About the School

The school motto “They achieve because they believe they can” encourages self-confidence and a willingness to embrace new experiences, preparing pupils for life beyond school. With exceptional pastoral care, a warm welcome, and a small, compassionate community, pupils thrive in an environment where kindness, respect, and personal growth are at the heart of everything. Located in the peaceful environment of the Brecon Beacons National Park, the school’s Saturday activity programme, described by The Good Schools Guide as “one of the most exciting Saturday programmes we’ve seen, ” offers a variety of activities including basketball, golf, mountain biking, climbing, horse-riding, paddle boarding, robotics, music and debating: there’s something for everyone. Christ College achieves excellent academic outcomes alongside the development of holistic skills designed to equip our pupils with a toolkit for life. Sixth Form pupils celebrated impressive A Level results in 2024, with 60% achieving A* -A, 100% A* - A in Physics, 100% A* - A in Further Mathematics, 95% A* - A in Maths, and 82% A* - A in Chemistry.

Message from School

"Christ College Brecon is small school with a big family feel. We are proud that both day and boarding students consider the school a home-from-home and quickly develop a sense of belonging. Our Houseparents know them well, creating a welcoming family atmosphere, at a school where children have the support to discover and nurture their talents."

Academic Results

GCSE (2024)
910%
9-823%
9-734%
9-672%
9-491%
A-Level (2024)
A*26%
A*-A60%
A*-B77%
A*-C89%
A*-E100%

Students go on to

Oxbridge

2%

Oxbridge & Russell Group University

56%

Programmes & Tuition Fees

Programmes Offered

2 Year GCSE/Pre-A Level/Prep School/A-Level/BTEC/Summer School

Tuition Fees

Boarding Fees (2024/25)
Year 5-6£24,252-£25,029
Year 7-11£32,016-£40,896
Year 12-13£44,391

Location

School Address

Christ College, Brecon Powys, LD3 8AF, UK

Nearest Airport

Bristol, Cardiff

Drive to London

3 Hours

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