Type Secondary school (UK) Chair of Governors Julia Ritchie MBE Phone +44 1646 690021 Color Yellow Gender Mixed-sex education | Established 1988 Age 11 to 18 Founded 1988 Motto Excelsior | |
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Head teacher Mr Rod Francis (January 2013-) Deputy Headteachers Andrew Miles, Beverley Davies Address Milford Haven SA73 1AE, UK Profiles | ||
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Milford Haven School is an English medium comprehensive co-educational school of 1061 students (including 6th form), in Milford Haven, Wales.
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History and Catchment
The site of the school was the former Milford Haven Grammar School, opened in 1964. In 1988, a remodelled Comprehensive school was opened, incorporating pupils of the former Central Secondary Modern School. The site had initially been the subject of some criticism of its suitability, due to both its inconvenient distance from the town centre, and also the potential danger of locating the school beside a main road. Its catchment area includes the town of Milford Haven and the area extending westwards to Dale. Just over 18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals compared with the Welsh average of about 15% for secondary schools. Very few pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes. Just under 2% of pupils have statements of special educational needs.
Accommodation and Facilities
The school is located in the northern outskirts of Milford Haven, bordering Steynton. It is surrounded by agricultural land to the north, and private housing estates to the east and west. In addition to the original buildings which comprised the grammar school, four newer blocks are integrated into this structure. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose sports hall and a gymnasium, tennis courts and an all-weather pitch with flood-lighting.
Staff
There are 61 teaching staff, including the Headteacher, two Deputy Heads and two Assistant Heads. Headteacher Mr Islwyn Morgan retired in December 2012, and in January 2013 was replaced by Mr Rod Francis.
Notable alumni
Controversy
The school became the subject of controversy in October 2013 when a pupil was punished for shaving his head to raise money for charity. This led to a protest on Friday 4 October 2013 attended by 353 pupils, which resulted in the pupil being permitted to return. A joint statement was released by Miss O'Neill (parent of the pupil) and Milford Haven School following the incident.