Hawarden High School
 Native Name: Ysgol Uwchradd Penarlâg |
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| Established | 1606 |
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| Type | Secondary School |
| Headteacher | Mr. Roger J. Davies M.A., NPQH |
| Deputy Headteacher | Mr. Paul Ellis |
| Assistant Headteacher | Mr. G Hughes, Mr. B Garland, Mr. D Bartlett |
| Location | The Highway Hawarden Deeside CH5 3DJ Wales |
| Local authority | Flintshire LEA |
| Students | Approx 1150, excluding 6th form |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Colours | Black |
| Founder | George Ledsham |
| Website | Hawarden High School |
Hawarden High School is an English language medium high school in Hawarden, Flintshire, North Wales. It is part of the Flintshire LEA.[1] The school traces its history back to 1606 when a single-classroom grammar school was established with £300 left by a local resident named George Ledsham.
In 1998, the school completed a £4m extension which provided a new school hall, a sports centre extension, expansion of the Technology department and a new drama studio, as well as numerous other improvements. The extension was officially opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II in March 1998, on her visit to Flintshire.
Recently, the school's headmaster, Mr M.C. Powell retired after over 25 years of teaching, his role was taken over by Mr R.J. Davies. The school retained a rating of "Good" in its 2009 Estyn inspection[2].
The school is famous for three ex-pupils who became professional footballers: Michael Owen of Manchester United, Andy Dorman of Crystal Palace and former captain and former team manager of the Wales national team Gary Speed. The school also has noted alumni such as Karate Legend Robert Bellis, Hairdresser to the Stars, Joseph Griffiths, Christopher Allen debt recovery entrepreneur, Anthony Ellis, a former scriptwriter on Neighbours and Home and Away, as well as John S. Locke owner of The Commercial Hotel and Laugh Inn comedy theatre in Chester.
