Y PANT COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL in Rhondda Cynon Taff, Rhondda Cynon Taff

Education Centre Information: Y Pant Comprehensive School:

Establishment Type:Welsh Establishment
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Open
Local Authority: Rhondda, Cynon, Taff
Boarders: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed

Background:

The school occupies a large attractive and peaceful site within one of the leading development areas in Wales adjacent to the M4 corridor. A new teaching block opened in September 2002, with music suites and a drama studio complementing other specialist facilities. There are six ICT rooms and all departments are networked with internet access. Sports facilities include a sports hall, a gymnasium, an all-weather pitch, a cinder running track, tennis courts, two rugby pitches, a football pitch and an all-weather cricket pitch. The extra-curricular programme offers rugby, football, cricket, hockey, netball, trampolining, running, gym, badminton and tennis. Many pupils achieve national honours in rugby, football, cricket and athletics. Musicians can take part in the school orchestra, recorder group and choir. Further clubs cater for chess, debating, Christian Union, musicals, art and clwb siarad. The curriculum is supplemented with trips away from school. Residential courses concentrate on art, music, drama, sport and outdoor pursuits.Regular study visits to France and Spain; annual ski trip. The school has strong links with industry. Other strengths include Young Enterprise and debating. Basic Skills Quality Mark (2004). Ethos: 'The school aims to provide teaching of the highest quality and ensure that students gain maximum benefit from this experience to enable them to achieve their potential'.

Address:

Address: Cowbridge Road

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Postcode: CF72 8YQ
Rhondda Cynon Taff, Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Telephone: 01443 237701

Website: http://www.ypant.co.uk

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