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The school has a strong tradition of developing students' social, communication and teamworking skills. Students are encouraged and supported to benefit from opportunities to take part in the many extracurricular clubs and activities such as sport, music, debating, exchange visits and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Students are very proactive and have organised many successful charity fundraising events such as a concert in aid of Breast Cancer Research. The School Council has a significant influence on the culture of the school and has successfully applied for the funding of a variety of projects such as a cycle store and puffin crossing.<br /> |
The school has a strong tradition of developing students' social, communication and teamworking skills. Students are encouraged and supported to benefit from opportunities to take part in the many extracurricular clubs and activities such as sport, music, debating, exchange visits and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Students are very proactive and have organised many successful charity fundraising events such as a concert in aid of Breast Cancer Research. The School Council has a significant influence on the culture of the school and has successfully applied for the funding of a variety of projects such as a cycle store and puffin crossing.<br /> |
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The school has an atmosphere, standards of behaviour and excellent opportunities for attainment and achievement in a wide range of areas (academic, social and vocational) at all levels of 'ability' and in all age groups. There are strong traditions in music, drama, debating and competitive sport. Many students take part and succeed in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.<br /> |
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The support of governors and parents are fundamental to the school’s success, working together with the students, teachers and support staff to create an outstanding learning community.<br /> |
The support of governors and parents are fundamental to the school’s success, working together with the students, teachers and support staff to create an outstanding learning community.<br /> |
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Revision as of 21:11, 18 February 2010
| Elfed High School | |
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| Address | |
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Mill Lane CH7 3HQ | |
| Information | |
| Motto | An Outstanding Learning Community |
| Established | 1954 |
| Local authority | Flintshire |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Mrs R A Jones |
| Staff | 60 |
| Gender | [Not Applicable] |
| Enrollment | 750 |
| Language | English |
| Website | http://www.elfed-hs.flintshire.sch.uk/ |
Elfed High School is a high school on Mill Lane in Buckley, Flintshire, in northeast Wales.
Admissions
The student population is 750. It is a predominantly English speaking school, but the Welsh language and ethos is integrated throughout the broad ranging curriculum offered to students. The Elfed is maintained by the Flintshire Local Education Authority.
History
Opened in 1954, the school was named after Elfed Hywel Lewis, the renowned bard and scholar who died in that year. In 1967 it became a Senior Comprehensive, serving a wide catchment area, including Hawarden, Saltney and Hope. The school became fully comprehensive in 1973, serving the community of Buckley, Drury and surrounding areas. Students from outside the normal catchmant area who choose to attend the Elfed use public transport. The vast majority of students use bicycles or walk to school.
Set in over 30 acres of grounds, students are provided with many opportunities to participate in both curricular and extra-curricular activities.
The school has a reputation for providing wide-ranging curriculum options, including vocational subjects, through its work with a number of different partner organisations. Its stated aim is to be an outstanding learning community, reaching out to parents and adult learners as part of Flintshire Local Education Authority's programme of community learning.
The school’s ethos celebrates the rich cultural mix of the area. It is proud of its ambition for every student to succeed and has outstanding facilities for students with additional needs, including those with exceptional ability or talent. Welsh is learnt as a second language and is used frequently in school life.
There are excellent facilities for teaching and learning, including computer suites, workshops, a floodlit full sized all-weather pitch, football and rugby pitches, recently refurbished gymnasia and indoor swimming pool. Theatre Elfed is one of the largest such facilities in the County and is used for a variety of community events.
Academic performance
Ysgol Uwchradd Elfed High School is an outstanding learning community with high standards of student attainment and achievement, regardless of their ‘ability’ and prides itself on being inclusive. During 2008-09 the school exceeded some very challenging attendance and academic targets. The percentage of students achieving the Core Subject Indicator (English, Maths and Science) at the end of both Key Stages 3 and 4 has increased significantly in recent years.
Elfed ranks seventh in top performing secondary schools in Flintshire, with over 65% of pupils getting 5 GCSEs at grades A*-C in 2009. The school is internationally renowned for its sixth form debating teams, winning numerous national and international honours in recent years. At Key Stage Three (Years 7-9), Elfed performs well above the national average. There is academic improvement for those students who stay into sixth form and the school has an exemplary record of student progress into Further or Higher Education Institutions of their choice or employment.
The school has a strong tradition of developing students' social, communication and teamworking skills. Students are encouraged and supported to benefit from opportunities to take part in the many extracurricular clubs and activities such as sport, music, debating, exchange visits and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Students are very proactive and have organised many successful charity fundraising events such as a concert in aid of Breast Cancer Research. The School Council has a significant influence on the culture of the school and has successfully applied for the funding of a variety of projects such as a cycle store and puffin crossing.
The school has an atmosphere, standards of behaviour and excellent opportunities for attainment and achievement in a wide range of areas (academic, social and vocational) at all levels of 'ability' and in all age groups. There are strong traditions in music, drama, debating and competitive sport. Many students take part and succeed in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.
The support of governors and parents are fundamental to the school’s success, working together with the students, teachers and support staff to create an outstanding learning community.
Alumni
The Elfed
- Ann Keen (née Fox), Labour MP for Brentford and Isleworth
- Sylvia Heal (née Fox), Labour MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis
- Ryan Shawcross, footballer
References
- ^ See Flintshire#Schools.