Welshpool High School
Welshpool High School is located in Welshpool, Powys. It is a combined secondary school and sixth form, catering for pupils aged 11 to 19.[1] In 2018 Josh Kinsey was appointed deputy headteacher.[2]
Welshpool High School | |
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Address | |
Salop Road , , SY21 7RE | |
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Type | Public (magnet) secondary |
Specialist | Humanities College |
Department for Education URN | 401726 Tables |
Headmaster | Jim Toal |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1350 (approx.) |
Website | www |
Motto and the school
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
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
The school has a 5x60 scheme, where children are offered extracurricular activities. There are lunchtime activities such as basketball, dodgeball, and other activities.[6]
Sixth form
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, organising charity events and the annual 6th form Dinner Dance.[8]
References
- "Welshpool High School | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- "New deputy headteacher for Welshpool High School". County Times. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- Estyn Report 2004
- Estyn Report 2017
- Welshpool High School Home Page
- "Trisgol". www.llanfyllin-hs.powys.sch.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- Sixth Form Prospectus
- "Welshpool Old Tyme Dancing Club annual dinner dance 1960". County Times. Retrieved 2 June 2020.