Description
Crickhowell High School is a State Secondary school for kids aged 11 to 18 (Gender - Mixed )
They have more than 200 students in our very successful Sixth Form, studying more than 30 subjects at A2 and A Level and also able to experience a range of vocational courses as well as a rich menu of extra-curricular activities. National ALPs data places our Sixth Form performance in the top 5% of schools in the UK.From Year 7 to 11 they operate a five-form entry with approximately 150 students in each year group, coming to us from more than 26 feeder primary schools. The younger students now have the opportunity to choose their GCSE options at the end of Year 8, allowing them a more measured study, preparation and examination timetable over an extended 3-year time period from Years 9 to 11. This in turn enables the teaching staff to identify where additional support is needed at an earlier point in time, easing the journey of the students through this important phase of their education and ensuring they achieve superb results whatever their level of ability.
Facilities
Crickhowell High School prides itself on being a progressive and innovative school and, as such, has taken a position at the forefront of educational development as part of the Pioneer Schools Network, a group of 120 schools drawn from rural and urban locations across Wales, responsible for the design and development of the new curriculum. These schools are a mix of English-medium, Welsh-medium, primary, secondary, special and faith schools and the work is supporting schools to prepare for the implementation of the new curriculum.
They are also one of 60 schools selected to lead on the ‘new deal’ for the education workforce, which will ensure the teaching profession is supported and developed to confidently deliver the new curriculum and ensure teaching practitioners are offered high quality, professional learning opportunities throughout their careers.
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Extra Curricular Activities
Crickhowell High School offers its students a wealth of after school opportunities, such as sports clubs, art, drama and music. Skills that may be gained from attending these clubs include leadership, working as a team, communication, creativity and confidence.These activities are run as a means of stimulating our students’ minds and imaginations and also as a way of increasing their capacity for learning and the understanding of those around them. Bringing education and social interaction together in the form of a subject that is not normally taught during the school day is a valuable and worthwhile means of ensuring that every student grows and flourishes in an environment that is both safe and secure, whilst being informative and fun.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
22.16 miles
