Radyr is a popular, over-subscribed and expanding 11-18 mixed comprehensive school serving a suburban and semi-rural area.

In recent years, A Level pass rates have ranged from 97% to 100% with results at A-level consistently rank in the top 5% of over 2500 UK schools and colleges. On average around 70% of students at Radyr receive offers from Russell Group Universities. The 6th form has formed strong partnerships with employers, universities and other organisations to enhance the curriculum and support transition. At GCSE the school regularly produces a capped 9 score of 405+.

Despite these strong results, it would be wrong to assume an over-emphasis on, or exclusive concern for, either academic success or just the most able students. The school takes great pride in being a genuine comprehensive school with 100% of students in Year 11 gaining at least five A*-G grades at GCSE. 

Students are offered a wide range of opp...