Welshpool High School
| Welshpool High School | |
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| Address | |
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Gallowstree Bank , , SY21 7RE | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public (magnet) secondary |
| Motto | Raising Achievement by Raising Expectations |
| Status | Open |
| Local authority | Powys |
| Specialist | Humanities College |
| Department for Education URN | 401726 Tables |
| Acting headteacher | Joshua Kinsey |
| Acting Deputy Headmaster | Natalie Forsyth |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Number of pupils | 845[1] (2021) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.3 |
| Hours in school day | 6.35 Hours (inc. Break & Lunch) |
| Colour(s) | Green & Black |
| Free School Meals | Claimed by 12.5% of pupils |
| Website | www |
Welshpool High School is located in Welshpool, Powys. It is a combined secondary school and sixth form, catering for pupils aged 11 to 19.[2] In 2020, Josh Kinsey was appointed acting headteacher.[3] At this time, Natalie Forsyth was appointed acting deputy headmaster.
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.[4] 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.[5]
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.[6]
5x60
The school has a 5x60 scheme, where children are offered extracurricular activities. There are lunchtime activities such as basketball, dodgeball, and other activities.[7]
Sixth form
The secondary school has a sixth form.[8] 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.[9]
Campuses
The school itself is made of six 'blocks' (campuses). Each 'block' is for a different subject. The A Block is for maths; the B Block is for science and P.E; the C Block is for Modern Foreign Languages; The D Block is for English, drama, D.T & music; the E Block is for learning support and; the F Block is for humanities.
References
- ^ "Number of Pupils, 2021". Welshpool High School. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Welshpool High School | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Home - Welshpool High School, Powys". Welshpool High School. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
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