The Bishop Of Llandaff C.I.W. High School

Highlights from Latest Inspection

The Bishop of Llandaff Church in Wales High School is an 11-18 comprehensive school in the north-west of Cardiff. There are 1,263 pupils on roll, including 295 in the sixth form.

These figures are slightly higher than at the time of the previous core inspection. Pupils come from a wide geographical area, including Barry, Llantwit Major and Bridgend to the west, and Llantrisant and Pontypridd to the north. The large majority come from the city of Cardiff.

The school welcomes students of all faiths and those with no faith background. Just under 16% of pupils have additional learning needs, which is below the national average. Just over 5% of pupils have statements of special educational needs, which is higher than the nation...al average.

There is an additional teaching facility for pupils with autism at the school called The Marion Centre. Just under 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well below the national average of 17%. Nearly all pupils have English as their first language.

Around 18% of pupils come from minority ethnic backgrounds. The headteacher took up his post in 2014. A deputy head, six assistant heads and a business manager make up the rest of the leadership team.