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'''Bassaleg School''' ({{lang-cy|Ysgol Basaleg}}) is a comprehensive secondary school for pupils aged |
'''Bassaleg School''' ({{lang-cy|Ysgol Basaleg}}) is a comprehensive secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 years, situated in the suburb of ] on the western side of the city of ], ]. The present buildings of the school range in age from the early 20th century to the present day. The buildings form a natural campus, with playing fields, lawns and gardens. | ||
It has over 1,700 pupils. Because of expanding residential development in the area, a consultation is under way to increase capacity to over 2,000 pupils<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/19091023.bassaleg-school-expansion-go-second-consultation/|title=Bassaleg School expansion could go to second consultation|publisher=South Wales Argus|date=15 February 2021|access-date=30 May 2021}}</ref>. | |||
It has over 1,700 pupils. | |||
==Notable former pupils== | ==Notable former pupils== |
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Comprehensive school in Newport, Wales
Bassaleg School | |
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File:Bassalegschool.jpg | |
Address | |
Forge Lane Newport, NP10 8NF Wales | |
Coordinates | 51°34′29″N 3°02′36″W / 51.574722°N 3.043333°W / 51.574722; -3.043333 |
Information | |
Type | Comprehensive School |
Motto | A Tradition of Excellence (Template:Lang-cy) |
Local authority | Newport City Council |
Chairperson | Cllr D Williams |
Head teacher | Ms Victoria Lambe |
Gender | Mixed |
Age | 11 to 18 |
Enrolment | 1,749 |
Houses | Ebbw, Sirhowy, Rhymni, Hafren |
Colour(s) | Navy Gold |
Website | http://www.bassalegschool.com |
Bassaleg School (Template:Lang-cy) is a comprehensive secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 years, situated in the suburb of Bassaleg on the western side of the city of Newport, South Wales. The present buildings of the school range in age from the early 20th century to the present day. The buildings form a natural campus, with playing fields, lawns and gardens. It has over 1,700 pupils. Because of expanding residential development in the area, a consultation is under way to increase capacity to over 2,000 pupils.
Notable former pupils
See also: Category:People educated at Bassaleg School- John Davies, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon in the Church in Wales
- David Davies, Conservative MP for Monmouth and Welsh Office Minister.
- Ron Davies AM, Former First Minister of Wales and Secretary of State for Wales
- Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, Chief Fire Officer of the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, homeless, whilst studying here.
- Amelia Womack, Deputy Leader Green Party of England and Wales
- Stephen Jones, rugby correspondent of the Sunday Times
- Roger Lewis, writer and journalist, author of The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
- Karl Francis, film writer and director
- Paul Sharma, actor - Roger Roger, The Office, Gavin & Stacey and EastEnders as AJ Ahmed
- Anneliese Heard, triathlete
- Liz Johnson, Paralympic gold medallist
- Malcolm Thomas a former Welsh and British Lions rugby player who played club rugby for Newport. He won 27 caps for Wales during the 1950s
- Ryan Jones, former Wales and British Lions rugby player
- Alix Popham, former Welsh national rugby player and budding entrepreneur
- Aaron Wainwright, current Welsh national rugby player
- Jamie Corsi, rugby player
- Stuart Barnes, Times journalist and former Bath, England and British Lions rugby player
- Jon Callard, former Bath and England rugby player
References
- "A report on Bassaleg School" (PDF). Estyn. May 2019. Retrieved 28 January 2020.
- "Bassaleg School expansion could go to second consultation". South Wales Argus. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 30 May 2021.
- Deacon, Thomas (24 February 2018). "Why firefighters can run toward danger - woman's fascinating PhD". walesonline. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenameliawomack
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