Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School
Pencoedtre High School, formerly called the Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School,[1] is located in Merthyr Dyfan on the outskirts of the town of Barry near Cardiff in Wales. It was opened in 1971 (Pencoedtre High School in 2018).[2] Pencoedtre was an 11-19 girls' comprehensive school for approximately 1,300 students. But since 2018 the school has mixed and is now a mixed-sex school. It shares a mixed-sex joint 6th form with Barry Comprehensive School, a boys' school (now also co-educational) .[3]
| Pencoedtre High School | |
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Merthyr Dyfan Road , South Glamorgan , (ceremonial county) CF62 9YQ | |
| Coordinates | 51°25′29″N 3°16′03″W |
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| Type | Comprehensive school |
| Motto | Learning for Life |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Multi |
| Established | 1973 |
| Local authority | The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Headteacher | Mr. Tyrone Davies |
| Gender | Co-educational since 2018 Joint co-educational 6th form with Barry Comprehensive School |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | c. 1300 |
| Colour(s) | Black and gold |
| Website | https://www.pencoedtrehigh.org.uk/ |
The school's catchment area is the Vale of Glamorgan, stretching from Rhoose in the west to Wenvoe in the north, and to Ely in west Cardiff, with the town of Barry in the centre.
History
When comprehensive schools were introduced to Barry in September 1966, this was delayed for girls because of the lack of buildings. Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School opened as the comprehensive school for girls in 1973.[2]
In 1993, Barry Sixth Form, a joint sixth form with Barry Boys' Comprehensive School was created.[2]
In 2018, the school became Pencoedtre High School and became a mixed-gender school.
Facilities
The school ground covers 36 acres (150,000 m2), with sports fields, tennis courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and a recently developed fitness gym.
The school also houses a dedicated 6th form block and over 14 networked computer rooms.
References
- Jeffreys, Brian (20 June 2007). "Report of the Director of Learning and Development". Cabinet Meeting. The Vale of Glamorgan Council. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- Vincent, Alan. "Comprehensive Education 1966—1998". Barry Comprehensive School. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
- "About Us". School web site. Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
