Welshpool High School
| Welshpool High School | |
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| Location | |
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Gallowstree Bank , , SY21 7RE | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public (magnet) secondary |
| Motto | Raising Achievement by Raising Expectations |
| Status | Open |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Specialist | Humanities College |
| Department for Education URN | 401726 Tables |
| Head teacher | Jon Arnold |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Number of pupils | 845[1] (2021) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.3 |
| Hours in school day | 6.35 Hours (inc. Break & Lunch) |
| Colours | Green & Black |
| Free School Meals | Claimed by 12.5% of pupils |
| Website | www |
Welshpool High School is located in Welshpool, Powys. It is a combined secondary school and sixth form, catering for pupils aged 11 to 19.[2] In 2022, a new headteacher was appointed.
Motto and the school
[edit | edit source]The school's motto is Raising Achievement By Raising Expectations. It was described as "A very good school with many outstanding features" in a 2004 Estyn report.[3] The school was rated "Good" in a 2017 Estyn report. The same inspection report noted that school attendance was 'in the upper 50% of similar schools and that number of five GCSE grades at A*-A has been above average for similar schools in two of the last three years.[4]
AstroTurf
[edit | edit source]Welshpool High School has an AstroTurf pitch used throughout the year for sporting events. It is flood-lit, and cost about £450,000 to build. It is used by both the school and public.[5]
5x60
[edit | edit source]The school had a 5x60 scheme, where the children were offered extracurricular activities. There were lunchtime activities such as basketball, dodgeball, and other activities.[6]
This program ended in 2018 upon the 5x60 officer leaving.
Sixth form
[edit | edit source]The secondary school has a sixth form.[7] A 'leadership team' of a head boy, head girl and 4 deputies are elected from the year 13 each year, with roles such as improving teacher-pupil relations, organizing charity events and the annual 6th form Dinner Dance.[8]
Campuses
[edit | edit source]The school itself is made of six 'blocks' (campuses). Each 'block' is for a different subject. The A Block is for maths; the B Block is for science and P.E; the C Block is for Modern Foreign Languages; The D Block is for English, art, drama, D.T & music; the E Block is for learning support and; the F Block is for humanities.
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]- Lu Corfield, actress (Last Tango in Halifax, In My Skin) was Head Girl at the school.[9]
References
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- ^ Estyn Report 2004
- ^ Estyn Report 2017
- ^ Welshpool High School Home Page
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- ^ Sixth Form Prospectus
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External links
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