COWBRIDGE COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL in Vale of Glamorgan, Cowbridge

Education Centre Information: Cowbridge Comprehensive School:

Establishment Type:Welsh Establishment
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: The Vale of Glamorgan
Boarders: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Town and Fringe - less sparse
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed

Background:

Three-site school in rural environment, tracing origins to 17th century; founded in 1974 as comprehensive from amalgmation of secondary modern and two grammar schools (a boys' grammar founded in 1608 and a girls' grammar from 1896). Pupils in Years 7 and 8 accommodated in premises in centre of market town, while middle school and sixth form located on edge of town. Success in sport, with many pupils achieving national honours in sports such as athletics, rugby, cricket, soccer and hockey; sports development centre for Vale of Glamorgan. Pupil exchanges to France; annual ski courses and study tours to Germany, Normandy and French Alps. Vibrant performing arts department; annual music productions, arts festival combining dance, drama and creative writing. Careers Advice and Guidance |Award (2004, 2005); Work-related Education Award (2005); Charter mark (2003); Basic Skills Quality Mark (2004). Over-subscribed, with 1.3 applications per place. Ethos: 'To enable all children to reach their full potential academically, creatively, and in extra-curricular pursuits'.