- Sporting facilities are a source of pride at this school in Colwyn Bay, north Wales, which has an international-standard hockey pitch, indoor rugby training centre and an athletics arena. Pupils have had success representing Wales in hockey, sailing, skiing, mountain running and swimming.
- Theatre outings, ski trips and visits abroad feature in an extensive extracurricular programme.
- Welsh language courses are offered throughout the school and the Year 7 Eisteddfod showcases creative ability. French and German is included in the curriculum and pupils can learn Mandarin Chinese at a Wednesday club.
- More than 70 per cent of sixth-formers gained grades of A*-B in the Welsh Baccalaureate.
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