Olchfa School

School describes governors and staff as fully committed to statutory safeguarding duties and working in partnership with other agencies to protect child welfare.

“The Governors and staff of Olchfa are fully committed to adhering to section 175 of the Education Act, 2002, which requires Local Authorities and Governing Bodies of maintained schools and institutions to have arrangements for exercising their functions with a view to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.”

The school names its Designated Safeguarding Leads by name.

“Mrs Hannah Vincent and Mr Matt Salmon are the Designated Safeguarding Leads.”

Students have the chance to try new experiences, visit new places, and showcase their talent

“Your children will have the chance to try new experiences, to visit new places and to showcase their talent, whatever form it takes.”

In Year 9, students can take iExplore, which offers three pathways: Sports Leadership, Strength and Conditioning, and Dance.

“In year 9 we also offer iExplore which has three pathways. Sports Leadership, Strength and Conditioning and Dance.”

Ethos emphasizes challenge, support, progression, opportunity, inclusion, respectful relationships, and high aspirations.

“It provides challenge, support, progression and opportunity in an inclusive environment where we place huge value on relaxed yet respectful, relationships.”

School promotes a culture of high expectations and pursuit of excellence, encouraging aspiration and challenge

“A Culture of High Expectations and the Pursuit of Excellence”

Olchfa's sixth form is described as large and vibrant with a wide range of courses.

“It is large and vibrant, with students studying a very wide range of courses.”

Applications for places are welcomed throughout the year for all year groups, including the Sixth Form

“We welcome applications for places in Year 7 for September entry, but also throughout the year for all year groups, including the Sixth Form.”

Applications for Year 12 entry in September are now closed; enquiries directed to the Sixth Form Office Manager by email.

“Applications for entry into Year 12 in September this year are now closed. If you have any questions, please email Mrs Platt (Sixth Form Office Manager - jpt@olchfa.org.uk) who will be happy to help.”

School welcomes visits by prospective pupils and parents/carers throughout the year, including formal events

“We welcome visits by prospective pupils and their parents or carers throughout the year, including at our formal events.”

Nearly all students progress to higher education across a wide range of institutions and courses.

“Nearly all of our students go on to higher education in a wide range of institutions studying an equally wide range of courses.”

Olchfa received a truly outstanding report from Estyn in February 2018, with excellent judgements across all measures

“In February 2018, Olchfa received a truly outstanding report from Estyn, achieving excellent judgements across all measures.”

Exam results in Years 10-13 regularly place students among the highest achieving in Wales

“Results in external examinations in Years 10-13 regularly place the students of the school amongst the highest achieving in Wales.”