Address: Bridge St, Brecon, Powys LD3 8AF
Website: www.christcollegebrecon.com
Founded: 1541
Number of Pupils: 400
Ages: 4-18
Fees: (termly) Boarding from £9149 (Yr 7) to £12,277 (6th Form)
Head Teacher: Gareth Pearson
Religious Affiliation: Church in Wales
Entrance Procedure: Entrance via own Entrance Exam
Contact: Margaret Stephens/Isobel Hurn
Email admissions@christcollegebrecon.com
School Visits: See website for forthcoming Open Days: https://www.christcollegebrecon.com/our-community/events Year-Round Personal Visits arranged via Admissions.
The Curriculum
The school offers GCSEs, A-levels and a selection of BTEC programmes.
Games & the Arts
The school has a varied 2nd Curriculum to cater for all interests:
Music, Performing & Creative Arts, Robotics, Outdoor Pursuits (Horseriding, Climbing/Mountain Biking, Paddleboarding, Trail Running) Elite Sports Pathways (Rugby, Hockey, Cricket, Netball), Textiles, CCB Masterchef.
Pastoral Care
We have numerous layers of care in addition to the housemasters and housemistresses, supported by our experienced Wellbeing Centre staff,
Pupils are regularly consulted about all aspects of school life, empowering them to take an active role in their development. Chapel provides a short, but valuable sense of calm at the start of the school day and offers a place of solace for pupils of any faith or none.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
‘Believe to Achieve’, our motto, remains as true of today’s pupils as it has been throughout the school’s history. Our focus is on character education, striking a balance between academic study and 2nd curriculum activities, where compassionate pupils develop self-confidence resilience and a hunger to take on new challenges.
Outstanding Characteristics
- National Park location – our Extended classroom and Outdoor education programme develop leadership skills, self-confidence, resilience and team working.
- Music & Performing Arts Centres of Excellence – 40% learning an instrument and ambitious productions, pupils mentored by professionals for on-stage roles and backstage support
- Elite Sports pathways – rugby, hockey, cricket
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