Admissions

Stage One: Initial Enquiry and Visit

1. Complete a Registration Form

Begin by completing our Registration Form, which is available from the Admissions Office or can be downloaded from our website.

2. Visit the College

We warmly encourage families to attend one of our Open Mornings or Afternoons, held throughout the year. These events offer an excellent opportunity to:

• Meet the Warden (Headmaster), Mr Dominic Findlay
• Speak with key members of staff
• Tour our beautiful campus, guided by our Sixth Form students
• Learn more about life at Llandovery College

If you’re unable to attend an open event, we are happy to arrange a private visit or personal tour at a time that suits you. For boarding families, we can also arrange a meeting with one of our Houseparents.

To book a visit, please contact the Admissions Team directly: admissions@llandoverycollege.com  

Stage Two: Application

Once a family wishes to proceed, Stage Two begins. This stage is tailored depending on the child’s entry point:

Entry into Gollop Prep School (Nursery – Year 6)

• A meeting with the Warden
• A Taster Day at the College, allowing your child to experience a typical school day and meet their future teacher and classmates

Entry into Senior School (Years 7 – 10)

• A meeting and interview with the Warden
• Submission of a recent school report

For Year 9 applicants (GCSE entry), the following additional information is required:

• Most recent school report
• If applying from Wales: National Test scores
• If applying from England: STAT scores
• For international applicants:
  • If available, CAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) data

Entry into Sixth Form (Year 12)

• A meeting and interview with the Warden and a member of the Senior Leadership Team
• Applicants must meet the following academic criteria:
  • A minimum of five GCSEs at Level 5 (Grade C) or above
  • A conditional offer will be made based on achieving at least Level 6 (Grade B) in the subjects to be studied at A Level or BTEC

Required documentation includes:

• Most recent school report
• Predicted grades
• If applying from Wales: National Test scores
• If applying from England: STAT scores
• If available: CAT (Cognitive Abilities Test) data

Additional Learning Needs

For all applicants: If your child has any additional learning needs or diagnosed learning disabilities, please provide a full specialist report and any relevant supporting documentation prior to the interview.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for entry into Years 7, 9, and 12, recognising outstanding talent in the following areas:

• Academic
• Art
• Music
• Drama
• Sport

Key information:

• Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Warden
• The maximum scholarship award is 25% of fees - 10% is awarded based on the candidate’s ability and talent, while eligibility for the remaining 15% is means-tested. This structure applies to all scholarships.
• Assessments take place during our designated Scholarship Days
• Scholarship application forms must be submitted prior to the meeting and interview with the Warden in Stage Two

Holding a scholarship is both an honour and a responsibility. Scholars are expected to maintain high standards and be positive role models within the school community.

Bursaries

Means-tested bursaries are available to support families with demonstrated financial need.

• The maximum bursary award is 25%
• Bursary application forms are available from the Admissions Team
• Completed forms must be submitted prior to the interview with the Warden in Stage Two

Stage Three: Offer and Acceptance

Following the interview, submission of all required documentation, and a successful outcome, a formal Offer of a Place may be made.

• Offers are sent by email and post to your home address
• Families have two weeks to accept or decline the offer

To accept a place:

1. Confirm in writing with the Admissions Office
2. Sign and return the Acceptance Forms
3. Pay the non-refundable acceptance fee to secure the place:
   • Day pupils: £330
   • Boarding pupils: £1,200

Taster Day Invitation

Once an offer has been accepted, we warmly invite your child to attend a Taster Day. This provides a wonderful opportunity for them to experience life at Llandovery College first-hand, meet future classmates, and become familiar with their new environment.

If you have any questions at any stage of the process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are here to help and support you every step of the way. admissions@llandoverycollege.com