Business Studies

Key Facts

•   ‘BTEC Business & Enterprise Student of the Year’ has twice been won by the department.
   

• The National Tenner Challenge Award for ‘Most Inspiring Individual’ was awarded to one of our pupils.
   

• Our pupils reached the National Final of the Real Business Challenge five years in a row and were crowned Welsh Champions.
   

• We have had semi-finalists in the Student Investor Challenge for the past two years.
   

• We have launched a new Entrepreneurship curriculum for all pupils within Years 10 and 11.

Design and Technology

Key Facts

•   Hi-Tech 3D Machining, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Advanced CADCAM Suite.
   

• A large proportion of school leavers entering a related profession and many many straight into the world of work.
   

• Great success in the Welsh WDA Innovation Awards.
   

• A unique learning environment with open access for
  examination groups.
   

• Unique Project Based Learning scheme with many ‘live’ collaboration projects.

History

Key Facts

• 100% pass rate as in no unclassified in both GCSE and A Level.
   

• 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.
   

• We try to make History interactive by experiencing it.
   

• History is a subject that keeps growing every day!

Geography

Key Facts

•   A consistently successful department in the school, year on year.
   

• Consistently attracting strong take-up numbers at GCSE and
  A level.
   

• 83% level 4-9 at GCSE.
   

• 100% pass rate at A level.
   

• We use our unique geographic location, the North Wales coastline, and the nearby Snowdonia National Park, regularly for
  practical lessons.

Science

Key Facts

•   GCSE results are 36% higher than the national average.
   

• 72% of students achieved a Distinction in Level 3 Applied Science.
   

• 1Over 60% of students in the sixth form study a science subject.
   

• 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

• 2018 GCSE Results - 68% A*-C​​
   

• Regular participants of competitions, including the UKMT Mathematical Challenge​
   

• Range of qualifications including Additional Mathematics with opportunities for Statistics and Further Mathematics.

ENGLISH

Key Facts

•   93% passed English Language IGCSE 9-4.
   

• Pupils get 2 IGCSEs in Language and Literature*.
   

• 100% pass rate for A Level Literature.
   

• English Department staff’s qualifications range from degree to PhD. level.
   

• 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

•   96% passed English Language IGCSE 9-4.
   

• Pupils get 2 iGCSEs in Language and Literature*.
   

• 100% pass rate for A Level Literature.
   

• English Department staff’s qualifications range from degree to PhD. level.
   

• 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

•   Highly successful theory courses with 100% pass rate last year at level 2 and 3.
   

• Comprehensive activities on offer, Swimming, Tennis, Rugby, Netball, Strength and Conditioning.
   

• Over 80 fixtures offered a year in Rugby, Netball, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and Cross Country.
   

• Regular sporting trips: Paris, Basque Country, Georgia, Australia,
  Canada, Jersey.
   

• Comprehensive Strength and conditioning offered in lessons years 5-9. With specialist support for all students

Design and Technology

Key Facts

•   Hi-Tech 3D Machining, 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, Advanced CADCAM Suite.
   

• A large proportion of school leavers entering a related profession and many many straight into the world of work.
   

• Great success in the Welsh WDA Innovation Awards.
   

• A unique learning environment with open access for
  examination groups.
   

• Unique Project Based Learning scheme with many ‘live’ collaboration projects.

Art

Key Facts

•   Consistently above national average GCSE and A level results.
   

• Facilities and staff skill set which allow pupils to work in almost any media.
   

• Great success in the Welsh WDA Innovation Awards.
   

• Opportunities for pupils to enter national and local competitions.
   

• High progression of pupils onto higher courses in Art and Design.

Music

Key Facts

•   Take up of music at Level 2 and 3 significantly higher than the national average. As much as 27.5% higher.
   

• 22% of the school are Choir members.
   

• There are 2 school choirs, 2 jazz bands and numerous pupil ensembles, including a staff band.
   

• Musical groups perform a multiple
      times during the school year, including
      Xmas Concert, Band Night, Bands in
      the park, Speech Day and other
      performances in the local community.

• Our pupils enjoy practical workshops with professional performers.