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Llandovery College 兰得福瑞中学, 兰得福瑞学院

Llandovery, Carmarthenshire SA20 0EE
Tel: 01550 723000 Fax: 01550 723049
• CO-ED, 4–18 Day & Boarding (full & weekly)
• Pupils 312, Upper sixth 48
• Termly fees £1585–£3370 (Day), £3300–£5085 (Boarding), £5595 (Overseas boarders)
• HMC
• Enquiries/application to the Warden

What it’s like
Founded and endowed by Dr Thomas Phillips in 1847 to provide a classical and liberal education in which the Welsh language and the study of Welsh literature and history were to be cultivated, it is set on a fine site amidst magnificent countryside in the small market town of Llandovery. The extensive grounds and playing fields run alongside the River Towy. The original buildings are handsome and well appointed and, with recent additions and improvements, it is well equipped. Now fully co-educational, girls were first admitted in 1968. The staff:pupil ratio is about 1:8 and examination results are good. Welsh is compulsory for all pupils in the first two years and special provision is made for beginners. Music and drama are strong and involve the majority of pupils. There is an annual programme of visiting artists and lecturers. Sports and games are compulsory and the college has an outstanding record (especially in rugby), with representation at county, regional and national level. There is considerable emphasis on outdoor pursuits which include fishing, canoeing, CCF and hill walking. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme features prominently, with an average of 15 gold awards each year.

School profile

Pupils & entrance
Pupils: Age range 4–18; 312 pupils, 163 day (97 boys, 66 girls), 149 boarding (101 boys, 48 girls).
Entrance: Main entry ages 4, 7, 11, 13 and 16. Common Entrance and own exam used; for sixth-form entry, 6 GCSEs at least grade C (grade B in sixth-form subjects). No special skills or religious requirements. State school entry, 80% main intakes plus 90% to sixth form.

Scholarships, bursaries & extras 15–20 academic scholarships, value £500–£3000: 7 sport, 5 music. Bursaries available. Parents not expected to buy textbooks. Average extras £168 per term.

Parents 30+% live within 30 miles; 10% live overseas.

Head & staff
Warden: Peter Hogan, appointed in 2000. Educated at Bablake Grammar School, and the universities of Liverpool, Leeds and the Open University. Previously Deputy Head at Sunderland High School, Head of Economics at Trent College and at Tunbridge Wells Girls’ Grammar School and Assistant Master at Leeds Grammar School.
Teaching staff: 30 full time, 7 part time. Annual turnover 5%. Average age 40.

Exam results
GCSE: In 2003, 35 pupils in fifth form: 80% gained at least grade C in 8+ subjects; 10% in 5–7 subjects. Average GCSE score 56 (55 over 5 years).
A-levels: 37 in upper sixth: 16% passed in 4 subjects; 73% in 3; 8% in 2 subjects. Average final point score achieved by upper sixth formers 313.

University & college entrance Typically 99% of sixth-form leavers went on to a degree course, 7% to Oxbridge. 30% take courses in science, engineering and medicine, 48% in humanities & social sciences, 22% in sport, music or creative arts.

Curriculum GCSE, AS and A-levels. 24 subjects offered (including Welsh).
Sixth form: Most sixth formers take 4 subjects at AS-level, 3 at A-level excluding general studies. 30% take science A-levels; 30% arts/humanities; 40% both.
Vocational: Work experience available in both UK and France.
Special provision: Special unit provides teaching for bright, moderately dyslexic pupils, with two fully qualified teachers in charge; individual coaching for any pupil with learning difficulties; ESL for pupils from overseas.
Languages: Greek, Latin, French, Spanish and Welsh offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Over 80% take GCSE in one or more languages. Regular exchanges to France.
ICT: Taught as a discrete subject (2 lessons a week) and incorporated into eg maths, English, science. Computer access for all pupils (IT room open all day), almost all networked and with email and internet access.

The arts
Music: Over 45% of pupils take instrumental or singing lessons and exams can be taken. Musical groups include school orchestra, chapel choirs, girls choir, senior choir and other ensemble groups.
Drama: Drama offered to GCSE, AS and A-level. Majority of pupils are involved in school productions. Recent productions of Daisy Pulls It Off, Aladdin and the Magic Bucket, Henry the Tudor Dude; series of small group performances.
Art & design: On average, 15 take GCSE, 2 AS-level, 15 A-level. Design, pottery and photography also offered.

Sport & activities
Sport: Rugby, hockey, netball, soccer, cricket, tennis, squash, badminton, golf, swimming, basketball, athletics, mountaineering, diving, fencing, horse riding. GCSE, AS and A-level PE may be taken. Welsh National U18 rugby champions (2001, 2002); 6 boys capped by Wales U18 Schools 2003; 41 Welsh internationals are former pupils; national representatives in rugby and shooting; British Junior Show Jumping Champions at Royal Hickstead.
Activities: Pupils take bronze, silver and gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (usually 15 golds a year). CCF compulsory for 2 years at age 13, optional thereafter. Community service optional. Range of clubs, eg photography, chess, art, board games, dance, choir, public speaking, orchestra, music and Welsh club. Annual Eisteddfod keenly contested in a variety of cultural areas.

School life
Uniform: School uniform worn throughout, during the working day.
Houses & prefects: Houses arranged by age group. Head boy and head girl appointed by Warden; prefects appointed by staff and pupils; heads of houses by Warden and housemasters; house prefects by housemaster.
Religion: Attendance at religious worship compulsory.
Social: Exchange scheme with school in France and South Africa. Regular visits to twinned town in Brittany. Expeditions eg to Patagonia 2003, Kenya 2004; regular ski trips. Pupils allowed to bring own car/bike/motorbike. Meals self-service. School shop. No tobacco; alcohol allowed under staff supervision in sixth-form common room.

Discipline Pastoral and disciplining policy operated through individual tutors, home staff and school prefects. Pupils failing to produce homework once might be asked to repeat it in own free time by next day; those caught smoking cannabis on the premises can expect expulsion.

Boarding Sixth form have own study bedrooms or share with one other. Houses of about 50. Resident qualified nurse. Pupils can provide and cook own food to limited extent. 2 leave-out weekends each term. Visits to the local town allowed, frequency depending on age.

Alumni association is run by Mr J H Thomas, c/o Llandovery College.

Former pupils A M Rees, Cliff Jones, Vivian Jenkins, Gwyn Jones, Craig Quinnell, Cerith Rees (international rugby players); Major General P M Davies (Chief Executive, RSPCA); Peter Morgan (former Director General of Institute of Directors); Sir David John (former Chairman BOC).