Cardiff Academy
Cardiff Academy is a small independent school in the Welsh capital, taking boys and girls as day pupils. Inspected by the ISI, it is led by Dr Ronald Barnett. A defining feature is its small class sizes, which shape how teaching and pastoral oversight are managed day to day.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
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Teaching & academics
Teaching is delivered in small classes, allowing staff to keep a close eye on each pupil's progress and engagement. Scholarships are offered, which may help families for whom an independent place would otherwise be out of reach.
Head · Dr Ronald Barnett
School life & ethos
- Boarding
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Mobile phone policy
We operate on a small class basis, meaning that we can closely monitor the use of mobile phones in class and ensure that they are exclusively used to facilitate learning.
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A small, fee-paying school in Cardiff where modest class sizes and close monitoring sit at the heart of the approach.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.