Coleg Llanymddyfri

Coleg Llanymddyfri is a private school and Grade II listed building in Llandovery that spreads across a large campus with various academic and sports facilities. The grounds include classrooms, sports fields, a nine-hole golf course, climbing wall, and gymnasium.

Thomas Phillips founded the school in 1847 using compensation funds from slave emancipation and focused on classical education and Welsh language. The institution later became significant in Welsh rugby history, contributing to early formations of the sport.

The school teaches Welsh language until Year 9 and hosts one of Wales's early Confucius classrooms for Mandarin instruction. This approach to languages reflects how the place supports both local identity and global connection.

The school accepts students from ages 4 to 18 and offers both day and boarding options. Visitors should contact in advance since it is a private educational institution with restricted access.

The school played a central role in the founding of Welsh rugby and provided players for the Welsh Rugby Union and the first international match. This sporting legacy remains a defining part of the institution's identity.

Location: Llandovery

Inception: 1847

Founders: Thomas Phillips

Elevation above the sea: 66 m

Address: Coleg Llanymddyfri, Queensway, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, SA20 0EE

Phone: +441550723000

Website: https://llandoverycollege.com

GPS coordinates: 51.99490,-3.79920

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52