September 20th 2024.
This year, the students at CSFC have once again proven their academic excellence with over 90% achieving A or A* grades in their A-Levels. As we all know, private education comes at a hefty price, with some parents shelling out more than £55,000 a year for their child's education at the most prestigious schools. These fees usually cover everything from accommodation, meals, and extracurricular activities, but some schools may have additional charges for exams, private tutoring, and trips.
But with so many options available, which private school stands out for its academic achievements and what is the cost of attending such a school? The recent A-Level results for 2024 have revealed that Cardiff Sixth Form College is leading the pack with an impressive 90.7% of students achieving A or A* grades this year. This information was shared by The Telegraph, who recently ranked the top 10 private schools in the UK based on nationwide A-Level results.
Cardiff Sixth Form College, a co-educational school for students aged 15 to 19, has maintained its position as the top school for A-Level results for the past decade. Many of its students have gone on to attend prestigious universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, and Imperial College, as well as top universities in the US and Hong Kong. However, securing a place at this renowned sixth form does come at a high cost.
So, how much does it actually cost to attend A-Levels at Cardiff Sixth Form College? The academic year has already begun, and the fees for the 2024/25 school year have significantly increased since September. According to the school's website, tuition fees for A-Level day students are £24,100, while for boarding students, the cost is £57,600 for cluster boarding and £62,700 for studio boarding. To put things into perspective, the latter is £4,700 more than the fees for the 2023/24 academic year. These fees do not include other charges such as registration fees, acceptance deposits, and second year top-up fees for new students.
Aside from the fees mentioned above, there are also other costs listed on the Cardiff Sixth Form College website. These include registration fees and acceptance deposits for new students, as well as additional charges for second-year students. However, the school does offer different options for accommodation, with cluster rooms for four to six students and studio flats for single students. The latter is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Based on the A-Level results, The Telegraph has ranked the top private schools in the UK, with Cardiff Sixth Form College taking the top spot. Behind them is Westminster School in London, with 87% of its students achieving A or A* grades this year. The school is known for its progressive approach and has recently been named one of the most expensive in the country by the Spear's School Index. While it has a long history of being a boys' school, Westminster is currently working towards becoming fully co-educational. The school admits boys from the age of 13, while girls can only join at 16 or above.
For students aged 13 to 16, the fees for day students are £36,873, while for boarders, it's £52,488. For students aged 16 and above, the fees are £39,735 for day students and £52,488 for boarders. As with most private schools, there are additional fees and deposits that need to be paid upon acceptance.
Westminster School has produced many successful individuals, including composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber, actors Helena Bonham Carter and Nick Clegg, and musician Gavin Rossdale. If you have a story to share about your experience with private education, feel free to get in touch by emailing us at email.
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