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St David’s College: Llandudno, Conwy, Wales, UK

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Introduction

St David's College is an independent boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 9-19 years. The school offers unique family atmosphere, thriving school community and fresh approach to education that provides every student with the skills and confidence to succeed and reach their full potential.
This famous boarding school in Wales also focuses on unrivalled outdoor education programme, sports and performing arts opportunities and exciting range of extra curricular activities. St David's is proud of an excellent pastoral care and small class sizes.
An uniquely tailored curriculum allows pupils to excel and reach their potential. The opportunity to mix and match A Levels and BTECs enables pupils to learn appropriately and progress to university, further education courses, apprenticeships or direct entry to the work place.
This independent boarding school also supports children and young adults with learning difficulties and has a whole-school approach to dyslexia with considerable emphasis on developing individual talents.
An Unique provision of support for pupils with additional learning needs includes 1:1 lessons with highly qualified and experienced teachers. This provision extends to mainstream lessons where all classroom teachers have postgraduate qualifications in teaching pupils with additional learning needs.
There are ca. 223 pupils on roll and some of them have statements of special educational needs.

Number of students

Boarding School:

Girls:

Boys:

Total:

Day School:

Girls:

Boys:

Total:

135

Fees

7 days boarding:

11,000 per term

About the school

The private coeducational boarding school was founded by John Mayor in 1965 with the aim of offering a whole-person education based on Christian principles and outdoor education.

St David’s College is set in a stunning location on the outskirts of the Victorian seaside resort of Llandudno. The area is rich in beauty, culture and history and the School enjoys a spectacular setting between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Irish Sea. Historic buildings and 30 acre grounds and tiered gardens of Gloddaeth Hall is an inspiring and breath- taking location to work, live and learn.

This independent boarding school in Wales occupies an eclectic variety of buildings such as Gloddaeth Hall, centred on the Minstrel Hall dating from the Tudor period, right up to Chelsea/Augusta Houses and the Keith Lennard Technology Centre, which have all been built in the last few years.

St David's College provides a full mainstream education leading pupils towards GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs.

As a traditional British boarding school, there are 4 stunning boarding houses set within the exquisite grounds of St David’s College. Each house has its own communal areas (kitchen and living room/s) bathrooms and bedrooms. Each house ranges from 16 bedrooms to 53 bedrooms with a total of 140 bedrooms on site.

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Academic life

A full mainstream education leading pupils towards GCSEs, A Levels and BTECs. It is uniquely tailored curriculum that allows pupils to excel and reach their potential. The opportunity to mix and match A Levels and BTECs enables pupils to learn appropriately and progress to university, further education courses, apprenticeships or direct entry to the work place

20 subjects to study

Small class sizes and high trained staff

Dedicated mentors for more able and talented pupils

0,75 Value added score at level 3 place school among the top performing ones

YEAR 10 & 11 OPTIONS

English iGCSE and Entry Level, English Literature iGCSE , Maths GCSE, Combined Science iGCSE, Coordinated Science iGCSE, BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in Principles of Applied Science, Art GCSE, Design Technology GCSE, Drama BTEC Level 2 First Certificate, Spanish iGCSE, Sport BTEC Level 2 First Certificate, Business Studies GCSE, Information & Communications Technology GCS, Geography GCSE, History GCSE, Music BTEC Level 2 First Certificate, Citizenship GCSE Short Course (Year 11 only), Welsh GCSE

6^TH FORM OPTIONS:

Applied Science Level 3 BTEC, Chemistry Advanced Level , Physics Advanced Level, Biology Advanced Level, English Literature Advanced Level 2, Maths Advanced Level, Art Advanced Level (Photography, Fine Art, Art & Design), Design Technology Advanced Level, Performing Arts Level 3 BTEC, Production Arts Level 3 BTEC, Music Level 3 BTEC, Sport (Outdoor Ed or PE options) Level 3 BTEC, Business Studies Level 3 BTEC, Information & Communications Technology Advanced Level, Geography Advanced Level , History Advanced Level , Re-sit Maths & English Advanced Level, Computer Aided Design (Levels 1, 2 & 3)

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Unique provision of support for pupils with additional learning needs includes 1:1 lessons with highly qualified and experienced teachers. This provision extends to mainstream lessons where all classroom teachers have postgraduate qualifications in teaching pupils with additional learning needs.

Individualised learning plans

Assistive technology training

Specialist classroom teaching

Access to dedicated exam support

Dedicated 1:1 support staff

Sport and culture

This co-educational boarding school prides itself in a superb sporting provision. Pupils are proud to represent their school and they achieve exceptional results, competing at a high level. Individuals are encouraged to pursue their sporting talent and play representative sport at regional and national levels.

10 sports to compete in

Access to local sports clubs and events

Compete locally and nationally

3 sports qualifications to choose from

Dedicated strength and conditioning suite

Astro pitch

Rugby pitches

Cricket pitch & batting nets

Tennis courts

Sports hall

Gym

Climbing wall

Opportunities for orienteering

Opportunities for sailing and canoeing

Music & Performing Arts

With 8 major productions a year as well as many more opportunities to perform, there is plenty of opportunity to showcase your talents. Choose from a range of instruments to learn to play with weekly lessons. Access additional qualifications such as Associated Board and Rock School Music qualifications, Acting qualifications with LAMDA to broaden your portfolio. With a music and stage production course available pupils can explore the industry from behind the scenes and gain a vocational qualification.

Fully equipped sound studio

3 school choirs

8 major performances a year

Learn to play an instrument from a range of extra lessons offer

Location Description

Only one hour and twenty minutes by car from the international airports of Liverpool and Manchester and only 3 hours from London by direct train to the local station.

Llandudno is a coastal town in north Wales. It’s known for North Shore Beach and 19th-century Llandudno Pier, with shops and a games arcade.

Gloddaeth Hall, Wormhout Way, Llandudno LL30 1RD

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