Llanedeyrn High School

Llanedeyrn High School (Welsh: Ysgol Uwchradd Llanedeyrn) was an 11–16 mixed, community comprehensive school in Llanedeyrn, Cardiff, Wales. It was established in 1970 as the first purpose-built comprehensive school in Wales and closed in 2014.

Llanedeyrn High School Ysgol Uwchradd Llanedeyrn
Address
Roundwood, Llanedeyrn Cardiff , CF23 9US Wales
Coordinates	51°30′46″N 3°08′59″W
Information
Type	Community school
Motto	Achievement, Equality, Excellence
Established	1970 (1970)
Closed	2014 (2014)
Local authority	Cardiff County Council
Department for Education URN	401878 Tables
Gender	Mixed
Age range	11–18
Website	www.llanedeyrn.cardiff.sch.uk (archive link)

History

Because of falling pupil numbers, in 2008 a decision was made to close Llanedeyrn and two other Cardiff comprehensive schools.^[1] From September 2011, Llanedeyrn High School did not take in any new pupils at Year 7 and the school finally closed in the summer of 2014. Remaining pupils were transferred to Llanishen High School or Cardiff High School, or could apply to attend St Teilo's Church in Wales High School. St Teilo's took over the school's old site at Roundwood Gardens, Llanedeyrn, after moving from its former location in Penylan. New state-of-the-art buildings were constructed on the former playing fields.^[2]

Notable alumni

• Justine Picardie, author and journalist
• Ruth Picardie, author and journalist
• Colin Jackson, former athlete, sports presenter
• Suzanne Packer, actress
• Keith Towler, social worker and former Children's Commissioner for Wales
• Chris Blake, Welsh international lawn bowler.

External links

• Official website (archive link)