Llandovery College

Llandovery College aims to provide an outstanding education within a supportive community that values both academic achievement and the development of the whole person. The school encourages pupils to discover their strengths, develop their talents, and realize their potential through a balance of academic rigour, sport, the arts, and service to others. It fosters an atmosphere of mutual respect, curiosity, and individual attention, ensuring every pupil is known and supported.

The school is divided into the Gollop Preparatory School (ages 3–11) and the Senior School (ages 11–18), which includes the Sixth Form. The curriculum covers a wide range of subjects across Humanities, International languages (including French and Welsh), STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), and the Performing Arts. Academic pathways are supported by subject-specific teaching and, for Sixth Form students, A Level or equivalent qualifications.

The school provides learning support for pupils with additional learning needs, managed by a dedicated faculty. Support services include individual and group sessions with learning support staff, assessments for access arrangements, and screening for specific needs such as visual stress. Parents are required to share relevant documentation, such as Educational Psychology reports or Individual Development Plans, during the admissions process to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Llandovery College is a non-selective, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 3–18. The admissions process involves an initial enquiry and visit, followed by a registration and assessment phase tailored to the applicant's age. Senior School and Sixth Form applicants complete Cognitive Ability Testing, and Sixth Form entry is conditional upon achieving a minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, with Grade 6 or above in subjects intended for A Level study. The school welcomes applications from pupils with additional learning needs, provided appropriate support can be arranged.

The academic year is divided into three terms: Michaelmas, Lent, and Trinity. The school day typically runs from 08:35 to 16:35, with registration, assembly, and lessons occurring throughout the morning and afternoon, followed by co-curricular activities. The calendar includes scheduled exeat weekends and half-term breaks throughout the year.

Located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, the campus includes dedicated facilities for the Gollop Preparatory School and the Senior School. The grounds feature sports facilities, including rugby pitches, and the school operates a house system with dedicated boarding houses such as Tŷ Llanofer, Tŷ Hansen, Tŷ Cadog, Tŷ Dewi, and Tŷ Helyg. The campus also houses classrooms, laboratories for STEM subjects, and spaces for performing arts.

The school offers a diverse co-curricular programme that includes sport, the arts, leadership opportunities, and outdoor education. It maintains a strong rugby heritage, with elite-level programmes for both boys and girls, and has developed an elite Judo programme. The Performing Arts Academy supports students in acting, dance, and vocal or instrumental performance, with additional opportunities for LAMDA lessons. Pupils are also involved in the Combined Cadet Force (CCF).