Education
A FRESH APPROACH
Business Studies
Key Facts
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‘BTEC Business & Enterprise Student of the Year’ has twice been won by the department.
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The National Tenner Challenge Award for ‘Most Inspiring Individual’ was awarded to one of our pupils.
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Our pupils reached the National Final of the Real Business Challenge five years in a row and were crowned Welsh Champions.
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We have had semi-finalists in the Student Investor Challenge for the past two years.
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We have launched a new Entrepreneurship curriculum for all pupils within Years 10 and 11.
Design and Technology
Key Facts
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Hi-Tech 3D Machining, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Advanced CADCAM Suite.
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A large proportion of school leavers entering a related profession and many many straight into the world of work.
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Great success in the Welsh WDA Innovation Awards.
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A unique learning environment with open access for
examination groups.
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Unique Project Based Learning scheme with many ‘live’ collaboration projects.
History
Key Facts
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100% pass rate as in no unclassified in both GCSE and A Level.
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At least 1 trip abroad each year, we do battlefield trips every two years and we have been to New York and Washington Boston. Regularly do a trip to London and every year our Year 8s go to Blists Hill.
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We try to make History interactive by experiencing it.
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History is a subject that keeps growing every day!
Geography
Key Facts
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A consistently successful department in the school, year on year.
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Consistently attracting strong take-up numbers at GCSE and
A level.
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83% level 4-9 at GCSE.
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100% pass rate at A level.
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We use our unique geographic location, the North Wales coastline, and the nearby Snowdonia National Park, regularly for
practical lessons.
Science
Key Facts
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GCSE results are 36% higher than the national average.
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72% of students achieved a Distinction in Level 3 Applied Science.
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1Over 60% of students in the sixth form study a science subject.
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Over £30,000 invested in new equipment over the last two years to ensure all pupils have the opportunity to experience hands-on science.
Maths
Key Facts
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2018 GCSE Results - 68% A*-C​​
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Regular participants of competitions, including the UKMT Mathematical Challenge​
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Range of qualifications including Additional Mathematics with opportunities for Statistics and Further Mathematics.
ENGLISH
Key Facts
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93% passed English Language IGCSE 9-4.
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Pupils get 2 IGCSEs in Language and Literature*.
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100% pass rate for A Level Literature.
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English Department staff’s qualifications range from degree to PhD. level.
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We run a range of competitions and activities throughout the year, as well as educational trips - we’ve even broken a world record!
English
Key Facts
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96% passed English Language IGCSE 9-4.
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Pupils get 2 iGCSEs in Language and Literature*.
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100% pass rate for A Level Literature.
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English Department staff’s qualifications range from degree to PhD. level.
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We run a range of competitions and activities throughout the year, as well as educational trips - we’ve even broken a world record!
Physical Education
Key Facts
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Highly successful theory courses with 100% pass rate last year at level 2 and 3.
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Comprehensive activities on offer, Swimming, Tennis, Rugby, Netball, Strength and Conditioning.
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Over 80 fixtures offered a year in Rugby, Netball, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country.
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Regular sporting trips: Paris, Basque Country, Georgia, Australia,
Canada, Jersey.
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Comprehensive Strength and conditioning offered in lessons years 5-9. With specialist support for all students
Design and Technology
Key Facts
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Hi-Tech 3D Machining, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Advanced CADCAM Suite.
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A large proportion of school leavers entering a related profession and many many straight into the world of work.
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Great success in the Welsh WDA Innovation Awards.
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A unique learning environment with open access for
examination groups.
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Unique Project Based Learning scheme with many ‘live’ collaboration projects.
Art
Key Facts
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Consistently above national average GCSE and A level results.
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Facilities and staff skill set which allow pupils to work in almost any media.
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Great success in the Welsh WDA Innovation Awards.
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Opportunities for pupils to enter national and local competitions.
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High progression of pupils onto higher courses in Art and Design.
Music
Key Facts
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Take up of music at Level 2 and 3 significantly higher than the national average. As much as 27.5% higher.
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22% of the school are Choir members.
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There are 2 school choirs, 2 jazz bands and numerous pupil ensembles, including a staff band.
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Musical groups perform a multiple
times during the school year, including
Xmas Concert, Band Night, Bands in
the park, Speech Day and other
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Our pupils enjoy practical workshops with professional performers.