Olchfa School
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| Olchfa School | |
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Gower Road , , SA2 7AB | |
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| Type | Secondary School |
| Motto | Dysg, Dawn, Daioni (Learning, Talent, Goodness) |
| Opened | 3 September 1969 |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Headmaster | Hugh Davies |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 1,700 - February 2018 |
| Colour(s) | Blue and red |
| Website | http://www.olchfa.org.uk |
Olchfa School (Welsh: Ysgol Gyfun yr Olchfa) is the largest comprehensive school in Swansea, South Wales, with approximately 1,700 pupils, including 357 in the Sixth Form.[1] Situated in Sketty Park to the west of Sketty, it provides secondary education for GCSE and A-Level qualifications. Olchfa (part of the Sketty Swansea suburb) means 'washing place' in the English language.
Around 12% of pupils have a special educational need and 1.7% have a statement of special educational needs. Both of these figures are below the Welsh averages of 21.5% and 2% respectively. Nearly a quarter of pupils come from an ethnic minority background and just over 20% speak English as an additional language.[1]
Academic performance
In its most recent Estyn inspection in 2018, Olchfa School received the highest possible judgement, 'Excellent' in all five inspection areas.[1] In the same year, the school reported a GCSE pass rate of 83% (based on 5 GCSEs, grades A*-C), placing it in the top six schools in Wales.
Facilities
The school consists of different sections - the main building, a south block, P.E. department as well as a maths and science block. The school also consists of smaller demountable classrooms throughout the plot that teach a variety of subjects. There is also an on-site specialist facility supporting the needs of hearing impaired pupils.
Notable former pupils
Sports
- Daniel Alfei, Welsh U21 International and former Swansea City footballer.
- Simon Davey, former Swansea City footballer and football manager
- Aaron Lewis, Welsh U21 International and Newport County footballer
- Mark Harris, Welsh International and Cardiff City footballer
- David Hemp, Bermudan International Cricketer
- Charles Lowen, English International Cricketer
- Richie Rees, Rugby Player
- Ellie Simmonds OBE, Paralympian Gold Medalist Swimmer
- Harrison Walsh, F64 Discus Commonwealth and European bronze medalist
Other
- Richard Barrett, Composer
- Russell T Davies, Television Writer
- Sir Andrew Dilnot, Economist
- Joe Dunthorne, poet and author[2]
- Liz Fuller, Presenter, Actress and Model
- Stephen Harris, rock musician with stage name "Kid Chaos"
- Georgia Henshaw, Actress
- Nerys Jefford, High Court judge[citation needed]
- Andrew Jones, Film producer
- Heather Nicholson, animal rights activist
References
- ^ a b c "Olchfa School | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Shooting of movie adaptation surreal experience for writer", "This is South Wales", 20 November 2009, accessed 24 August 2011.
