Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School

Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School
Motto Learning for Life
Established 1973
Type Comprehensive school
Religion Multi
Headteacher Mr. Tyrone Davies
Location Merthyr Dyfan Road
Barry
South Glamorgan
(ceremonial county)

CF62 9YQ
Wales
Coordinates: 51°25′29″N 3°16′03″W / 51.42466°N 3.26741°W / 51.42466; -3.26741
Local authority The Vale of Glamorgan
Students c. 1300
Gender Girls
Boys (Sixth Form Only)
Joint co-educational 6th form with Barry Comprehensive School
Ages 11–19
Houses Ty Coch (Red House), Ty Glas (Blue House), Ty Melyn (Yellow House), Ty Gwyrrd' (Green House)
Colours Blue and gold
Website http://www.brynhafren.org.uk/
Bryn Hafren

Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School, also referred to as Bryn Hafren School,[1] is located in Merthyr Dyfan on the outskirts of the town of Barry near Cardiff in Wales. It was opened in 1971.[2] Bryn Hafren is an 11-19 girls' comprehensive school for approximately 1,300 students. It shares a mixed-sex joint 6th form with Barry Comprehensive School, a boys' school.[3]

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]

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.

There is also a dedicated 6th form block and over 14 networked computer rooms.

References

  1. Jeffreys, Brian (20 June 2007). "Report of the Director of Learning and Development". Cabinet Meeting. The Vale of Glamorgan Council. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 Vincent, Alan. "Comprehensive Education 1966—1998". Barry Comprehensive School. Retrieved 31 May 2010.
  3. "About Us". School web site. Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School. Retrieved 31 May 2010.

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