The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section
Rooted in an Anglican choral tradition that stretches back to 1880, The Cathedral School, Llandaff has grown into a mixed independent school serving around 800 pupils in Cardiff. Its senior section is medium in size, with a sixth form of 116 carrying pupils through to A-level. Inspected by the ISI, the school combines a faith-based ethos with a broad academic offering from GCSE to A-level under Headmistress Clare Sherwood.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
70%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
73%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
89%
National average 55%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above what many families would expect: 70 per cent of GCSE entries reach grades 9-7, and at A-level 73 per cent are graded A*-A with 89 per cent at A*-B. These figures point to a sixth form where strong outcomes are the norm rather than the exception, making the school well suited to academically ambitious pupils.
Headmistress · Clare Sherwood
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 116
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a clear place in school life, with football, rugby and netball forming the core of the programme. Scholarships in music and sport, alongside academic awards, recognise and encourage pupils who excel beyond as well as within the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1880
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- No
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £20,172 - £20,757
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Three foundation bursaries of 100 per cent per year, in addition to smaller bursaries
Schools nearby
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Howell's School, Llandaff
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Howell's Prep School
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Cardiff Montessori School and Nursery
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Cardiff Steiner School
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ILM Schools
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A long-established Anglican school with a notably strong academic record. The three full foundation bursaries, alongside smaller awards, mean a place may be within reach for families who could not otherwise meet fees of around £20,000 a year.
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The Cathedral School, Llandaff – Senior Section 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.