Cardiff Sixth Form College

A-Level Results 2025:

68% A*, 94% A*–A, 99.6% A*–B, 100% A*–C

GCSE Results 2025:

59.5% grades 9–8, 74.8% grades 9–7, 86.2% grades 9–6, 94.5% grades 9–4

University destinations (2024):

71% Russell Group; 69% Top QS universities

UK G5 University Admissions:

2024 destinations metric reports 50% progression to G5 universities (Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, LSE).

School Introduction:
Cardiff Sixth Form College is a high-performing independent sixth form college in Wales’ capital city, specialising in GCSE and A Level preparation within a focused, university-style academic environment.

Founded in 2004, the College is known for an ambitious, results-driven culture, outstanding teaching and structured academic support designed for students aiming for the most competitive courses and universities in the UK and internationally.

School Overview:
The College operates a highly selective model and offers multiple entry points including GCSE pathways and A Levels, supporting students aged 14–19.

Its central Cardiff location creates a convenient city-based campus experience, while the College’s academic programme is built around intensive teaching, regular monitoring, and strong tutorial support to help students make rapid progress and perform at the highest level in public examinations.

School Facilities & Extracurricular Activities:

Students benefit from a purposeful study environment complemented by a lively residential community. The College promotes academic enrichment through extension activities and structured opportunities beyond lessons, helping students build independent thinking, wider academic interests and a strong university-ready profile.

The boarding community also supports a full calendar of social events and activities, creating balance alongside a demanding academic timetable.

Curriculum:
Cardiff Sixth Form College focuses on GCSE and A Level programmes with an emphasis on depth, pace and examination excellence. Students follow carefully planned subject pathways with targeted support and academic coaching, and the College publishes detailed annual outcomes for both A Level and GCSE performance.

University preparation is closely integrated, with a clear focus on high-tariff pathways, competitive course choices and strong application readiness.

Boarding Life:
Boarding is central to the student experience, with around 85% of students choosing full boarding. Accommodation is designed to be modern and student-friendly, supporting strong routines for study, wellbeing and community life.

Boarding houses are located within easy reach of teaching spaces, and students are supported by dedicated boarding staff and clear pastoral structures throughout the week and across weekends.