St Michael's School, Llanelli

A-Level Results: 2025:

80% of grades A*–A, 93.5% A*–B, 99.5% A*–C; 96.4% of students gained at least one A*/A grade; 78.2% gained at least two A*/A grades

GCSE Results 2025:

98.8% of grades A*–C; 100% of students achieved five or more A*–C grades; 87% of students gained five or more A*/A grades; 55.6% gained ten or more A*/A grades

2025 GCSE subject highlights include 100% A*–A in Chinese, Welsh, Music, Art, Drama and Religious Studies, and 99.4% of Science grades at A*–B

Oxford and Cambridge Admissions:

Recent destinations highlighted by the School include offers and places at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge (latest published destinations highlights: 2024 results season)

UK G5 University Admissions:

Recent destinations highlighted by the School include Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and Imperial College London.

School Introduction:
St Michael’s School, Llanelli is a highly academic co-educational independent day and boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 18, set in Bryn near Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

The School is known for ambitious teaching, excellent individual support and an “all-round” education that helps pupils achieve outstanding public examination outcomes while developing confidence, character and a strong sense of community. A major selling point is the School’s exceptional academic track record at A Level and GCSE, combined with a nurturing pastoral culture that enables pupils to thrive, aim high and progress to leading UK universities.

School Overview:
The School provides an all-through education across Pre-Preparatory, Preparatory, Senior School and Sixth Form, creating a clear, supportive pathway from early years to university preparation. Families value the balance of high expectations and strong pastoral care, with pupils benefiting from close staff guidance, purposeful study habits and a culture that celebrates both achievement and personal development.

Boarding adds an extra dimension to the senior years, strengthening friendships, independence and engagement in school life, while the day community remains vibrant and inclusive. St Michael’s is also proud of its recent recognition for academic performance, including a published claim of being placed third in the UK for its 2024 A Level results.

School Facilities & Extracurricular Activities:
St Michael’s offers a rich co-curricular programme designed to complement academic excellence. Pupils are encouraged to take part in sport, music, drama, creative arts, clubs and leadership opportunities, helping them build teamwork, confidence and wider skills beyond the classroom.

The School promotes high participation and strong school spirit through events, performances, competitions and community activities, with boarding pupils benefiting from a full weekday and weekend programme that supports both wellbeing and personal growth.

Curriculum:
The curriculum is academically ambitious and structured to support excellent outcomes at GCSE and A Level. Pupils build a strong foundation through a broad Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 programme, then progress into a Sixth Form experience focused on advanced subject mastery, independent thinking and top university preparation.

Teaching emphasises strong fundamentals, exam confidence and academic stretch, while careful tracking and targeted support help pupils maximise attainment and develop the skills needed for highly competitive degree courses.

Boarding Life:
Boarding at St Michael’s is designed as a supportive home-from-home for pupils aged 11 to 18, with strong routines, close pastoral care and a welcoming community atmosphere. Boarders benefit from structured study time, wellbeing support and a lively programme of activities that helps them settle quickly, build independence and feel fully included in the wider life of the School.

Boarding is closely integrated with academic and co-curricular provision, enabling pupils to make the most of opportunities throughout the week and at weekends.