Welshpool High School

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Welshpool High School
Address
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Salop Road

Welshpool
,
Powys
,
SY21 7RE

Wales
Information
TypePublic (magnet) secondary
SpecialistHumanities College
Department for Education URN401726 Tables
HeadmasterJim Toal
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1350 (approx.)
Websitewww.welshpool-hs.powys.sch.uk

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]

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[]

  1. ^ "Welshpool High School | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  2. ^ "New deputy headteacher for Welshpool High School". County Times. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  3. ^ Estyn Report 2004
  4. ^ Estyn Report 2017
  5. ^ Welshpool High School Home Page
  6. ^ "Trisgol". www.llanfyllin-hs.powys.sch.uk. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  7. ^ Sixth Form Prospectus
  8. ^ "Welshpool Old Tyme Dancing Club annual dinner dance 1960". County Times. Retrieved 2 June 2020.

External links[]

Official website

Coordinates: 52°39′55″N 3°08′13″W / 52.6653°N 3.1369°W / 52.6653; -3.1369

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