Admissions
At Christ College, we welcome pupils from the age of four.
Day places are available from age four, and full, weekly, or flexible boarding options are offered for students aged 10-18. While our main entry points are Year 7 (age 11), Year 9 (age 13), and Year 12 (age 16), we also consider applications for other year groups when spaces are available.
Joining the school is a simple process which can be done following the stages below.
1. Come to an open event
The best way to get to know Christ College is to come along to one of our open events.
During your visit you will have the opportunity to meet our Head, Gareth Pearson, along with other key members of staff. There will be talks from the Deputy Head Pastoral and Deputy Head Academic on school life and the curriculum.
You will hear from our pupils about their experience at Christ College whilst touring our extensive grounds and facilities. And of course, you will enjoy a range of delicious refreshments provided by our caterers, Holroyd Howe.
2. Have an individual tour and meet the Head
We welcome visits from prospective families throughout the year. If you are unable to attend an open event, or would just like to see more of the school, please contact our Admissions Team to arrange an individual appointment.
Tours are led by our Sixth Form students. You can also meet with our Head and a Houseparent (if you are interested in boarding) as well as the admissions team.
3. Complete your application
You can complete the online registration form here. For September 2026 entry, please complete your child’s application by the following dates:
Year 1 to Year 6 – please apply by 30th April 2026
Year 7 to Year 10 – please apply by 24th November 2025
Sixth Form – please apply by 24th November 2025
There is a £132 non-refundable registration fee, which you can pay at the time you make your application.
If you would still like to apply for 2025 entry, please get in touch with our admissions team who can help with your application: admissions@christcollegebrecon.com
4. Entrance assessments
Once we receive your application, we consider the following when deciding to offer a place:
Reception & Year 1-2
- Your child will be invited to the school for a Taster Day, where they will spend the day getting to know their teacher and new classmates.
Years 3-6
- Your child will be invited to the school for a morning or an afternoon where we will assess the pupils on reading comprehension, mental maths, writing, spelling and non-verbal reasoning.
- We allow the pupils to work at their own speed in a relaxed environment with a member of staff. No assessment preparation is required.
- These assessments are a chance for us to gain information about each child’s strengths and areas for development and identify if any support would be required.
- They will have the opportunity to spend the rest of their day at the school to meet their classmates and take part in lessons.
- A recent report from your child’s current school is also required.
Years 7-9
- Your child will be invited to sit our entrance assessments in English and Mathematics. For 2026 entry, the assessments for Years 7-9 will be held on 28th January 2026.
- This will be followed by an informal small group interview with our Head, which allows us to find out more about your child’s interests.
- A recent report from your child’s current school is also required.
Year 8 and Year 10
- Your child will be invited to sit our entrance assessments in English and Mathematics.
- This will be followed by a one-to-one informal chat with our Head, which allows us to find out more about your child’s interests.
- A recent report from your child’s current school is also required.
Sixth Form
- Pupils applying for Year 12 must achieve 6 GCSEs at Level 5 (grade C) or above.
- Pupils should ideally have at least Level 6 (grade B) in the GCSE subjects they wish to study at A Level. A report from your current school is also required.
- All prospective pupils will be invited in for an interview with the Head.
- Our Scholarship Assessment Day for Sixth Form entry will be held on 26th November 2025.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for students entering Year 7, Year 9, and Year 12, recognising exceptional talent and potential in a specific subject. These prestigious awards are highly competitive and are granted at the discretion of the Head. Holding a scholarship is not only an honour but also carries the responsibility of maintaining high standards and setting a positive example for others.
Scholars may receive a maximum fee discount of 20%. Scholarships are offered in various disciplines, including Maths and English (Academic Scholarship), Science, Music, Drama, Art, Sport, and Outdoor Adventure. For more information, please refer to our Scholarships guide here.
Our Sixth Form Scholarship Assessment Day is on 26th November 2025.
Our Year 7 and Year 9 Scholarship Assessment Day is on 28th January 2026.
5. Offer of a place
Upon successful completion of the entrance assessments, our Admissions Team will contact you to confirm your offer. This is usually done by letter which will be sent to your home address.
To accept your place, please sign and return the acceptance form and parent contract. A deposit will also be required to secure your place (your deposit is refundable when your child completes their education).
6. Taster days
We offer Taster Days and Boarding Tasters for pupils wishing to experience life at Christ College before joining. If you are interested in a Taster Day, please contact admissions@christcollegebrecon.com
7. Joining information
If your child is joining us in September, the New Joiners Information is sent to parents by email, around May. This will include:
- Access to the Parent Portal;
- Uniform;
- Medical Information;
- Boarding House Information;
- How to sign up for Music Lessons / LAMDA;
8. First day
We will make sure you have everything you need to start on the first day of term.
If your child is joining us in September, new parents and pupils are invited to a ‘Welcome Reception’ after school, on the first day of term.
