A Catholic college for the community seeking to discover and realize the full potential of all, in an atmosphere of love, service, and respect inspired by Christ. St David's enjoys a unique position in educational terms as it's the only Catholic sixth form college in Wales. It was founded by the Archdiocese of Cardiff to be a place where faith is respected and encouraged, a deeply human place where people find understanding and friendship.
Although admissions priority is given to students from our four Catholic partner schools, we welcome students of other faiths and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and whatever it is that makes you unique in the sight of God, we will value that uniqueness at St David's.
We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence, in 2016 30% of students achieved a grade ‘A*’ or 'A' at A-Level, and 432 students progressed to University.
Student support is a central pillar of the college as confirmed in the 2010 ESTYN Report on the college, in which St David's was praised for its high standards of learning and the achievements of our students. The inspectors commented "the quality of care, support and guidance is outstanding" and noted that "the grades learners achieve on A level courses are frequently outstanding".
Because we're based on one compact campus, near the center of Cardiff, we're a real community with a very supportive atmosphere. The choice of subjects here is surprisingly large - far more than can be offered at most schools.
First and foremost we strive to be a community that gives witness to our Catholic and Christian values and beliefs. Our prime focus is the search for truth and meaning and we seek to help all young people in our care to reflect critically on the ultimate questions of life and develop their faith in God. Although admissions priority is given to our students from our four Catholic partner schools, we welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds. Whoever you are, and whatever it is that makes you unique in the sight of God, we will value that uniqueness at St David’s. We have a dedicated and professional teaching staff assisted by excellent administrative and support staff.
In the 2015 Welsh Government Learner Survey, St David’s was ranked the best college in Wales by learners, with 91% of learners rating the College as ‘good’ or ‘very good. We are very proud of our reputation for academic excellence and in 2017, our students achieved outstanding A-Level and BTEC results yet again. We hope that this strong academic and caring ethos will inspire you to reach your full potential. We hope that you will find much joy and happiness planning your sixth form options, and we look forward to welcoming you to St David’s College.
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