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Hawarden High School
Welsh Name: Ysgol Uwchradd Penarlâg
Address
Map
The Highway

Hawarden
,
Flintshire
,
CH5 3DJ

Information
TypeSecondary School
Established1606 onwards
Local authorityFlintshire LEA
HeadteacherMr S. Budgen
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
EnrolmentApprox 1250
HousesDeiniol,Ledsham,Glynne and Gladstone
Colour(s)Black uniform
FounderGeorge Ledsham
Websitehttp://www.hawardenhigh.org.uk/

Hawarden High School is an English language medium high school in Hawarden, Flintshire, Wales. It is part of the Flintshire LEA.[1] The school traces its history back to 1606 when a single-classroom grammar school was established with £300 left by a local resident named George Ledsham.

In 1998, the school completed a £4m extension which provided a new school hall, a sports centre extension, expansion of the Technology department and a new drama studio, as well as numerous other improvements. The extension was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II in March 1998, on her visit to Flintshire.

In 2007 the school's headmaster, Mr M.C. Powell retired after over 25 years of teaching; his role was taken over by Mr R.J. Davies, who previously held the role of Headteacher at a secondary school in Wrexham. The school retained a rating of "Good" in its 2009 Estyn inspection with "Excellent" prospects for future improvement.[2] Mr P. Ellis became the Acting Headteacher following the departure of Mr. Davies to an advisory post with Welsh Government. Ellis then became Headteacher for two years, and was followed by Mr S. Budgen.

In 2015 Christine King, a senior teacher with 14 years at the school, was issued with a prohibition order by the General Teaching Council for Wales after being found guilty of 11 allegations amounting to serious professional incompetence.[3]

The school currently holds a house system, started in 2015, containing four houses named after important local people; Gladstone, Glynne, the aforementioned Ledsham, and Deiniol.

In September 2018, the school faced media criticism for removing students with hair shorter than 0.65 centimetres from classes.[4][5][6]

In August 2019, headteacher Mr S. Budgen said the A-Level results achieved that month were the best in the school's history, with the school ranked in the top 25% nationally.[7]

Notable alumni

Six ex-pupils of the school have gone on to become famous:

References

  1. ^ School site
  2. ^ Estyn Report
  3. ^ "Incompetent teacher is banished from classroom". The Leader. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Parents are fuming over a High Schools threat to 'isolate' pupils if their hair is too short". Deeside.com. 10 September 2018. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  5. ^ Evans, Owen (11 September 2018). "'Insane' uniform rule slammed as kids face isolation until hair grows back". northwales. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Parents dismay as Hawarden High School pupils with too short hairstyles 'isolated'". The Leader. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  7. ^ "A Level results 'best in the school's history' says Hawarden High School Headteacher". Deeside.com. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  8. ^ Live, North Wales (21 March 2013). "Michael Owen's former Hawarden teacher hails 'fantastic career'". northwales. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  9. ^ a b c "School 'proud' of international players". 16 June 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  10. ^ "Former Hawarden High School pupil Ryan Hedges agrees three deal with Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen". Deeside.com. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  11. ^ "Diocese of Coventry - Fresh Start". www.dioceseofcoventry.org. Retrieved 17 August 2019.