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((Short description|Secondary school in Swansea, Wales))
((More citations needed|date=February 2011))
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 | motto_translation       = Learning, Talent, Goodness
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 | head_label              = Headmaster
 | head                    = Julian Kennedy (2023-Present)
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 | address                 = Gower Road
 | city                    = [[Swansea]]
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 | local_authority         = Swansea
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 | enrolment               = 1,700 - February 2018
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'''Olchfa School''' (((lang-cy|Ysgol Gyfun yr Olchfa))) is a pioneer school <ref>https://www.estyn.gov.wales/system/files/2020-08/Olchfa%2520School_0.pdf</ref> and the largest secondary school in [[Swansea]], South [[Wales]], with approximately 1,700 pupils, including 357 in the Sixth Form.<ref name=":0">((Cite web|title=Olchfa School ((!)) Estyn|url=https://www.estyn.gov.wales/provider/6704032|access-date=2020-08-25|website=www.estyn.gov.wales))</ref> Situated in Sketty Park to the west of [[Sketty]], it provides secondary education for [[GCSE]] and [[Advanced Level (UK)|A-Level]] qualifications. Olchfa (part of the Sketty Swansea suburb) means 'washing place' in the English language. 

Around 12% of pupils have a special educational need and 1.7% have a statement of special educational needs. Both of these figures are below the Welsh averages of 21.5% and 2% respectively. Nearly a quarter of pupils come from an ethnic minority background and just over 20% speak English as an additional language.<ref name=":0" />

==Academic performance==
In its most recent [[Estyn]] inspection in 2018, Olchfa School received the highest possible judgement, 'Excellent' in all five inspection areas.<ref name=":0" /> In the same year, the school reported a [[GCSE]] pass rate of 85% (based on 5 GCSEs, grades A*-C), placing it in the top five schools in Wales, top three in Wales for the percentage of A*-A grades<ref>https://nation.cymru/news/top-performing-schools-in-wales-revealed-in-new-survey/</ref> and 74th in the UK taking A-levels (A*-B) and GCSE's (A*-C) into account.<ref>https://blog.thinkacademy.uk/best-state-secondary-schools-uk/</ref> In 2023, Olchfa School was accoladed as the second-best secondary school in Wales by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide. <ref>((Cite web |title=PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions |url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/south-wales-evening-post/20231202/281517935883992 |access-date=2023-12-30 |website=www.pressreader.com))</ref>

==Facilities==
The school consists of different sections - the main building, a south block, P.E. department as well as a maths and science block. The school also consists of smaller demountable classrooms throughout the plot that teach a variety of subjects, an on-site swimming pool and numerous Tennis, Rugby, Football, Netball and Cricket pitches. A £1.6m investment is underway for a full-size, all-weather 3G pitch.<ref>https://www.swansea.gov.uk/Olchfapitch?lang=en</ref> There is also an on-site specialist facility supporting the needs of hearing impaired pupils.

==Notable former pupils==
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((See also|Category:People educated at Olchfa School))

'''Sports'''
* [[Daniel Alfei]], Welsh U21 International and former Swansea City footballer. 
* [[Simon Davey]], former Swansea City footballer and football manager
* [[Aaron Lewis (footballer)|Aaron Lewis]], Welsh U21 International and Newport County footballer
* [[Mark Harris (Welsh footballer)|Mark Harris]], Welsh International and Cardiff City footballer
* [[David Hemp]], Bermudan International Cricketer
* [[Charles Lowen]], English International Cricketer
* [[Richie Rees]], Rugby Player
* [[Ellie Simmonds]] OBE, [[Paralympics|Paralympian]] Gold Medalist Swimmer

'''Other'''
* [[Richard Barrett (composer)|Richard Barrett]], Composer
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* [[Russell T Davies]], Television Writer
* [[Sir Andrew Dilnot]], Economist
* [[Joe Dunthorne]], poet and author<ref>[http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/Shooting-movie-adaptation-surreal-experience-writer/story-12414545-detail/story.html "Shooting of movie adaptation surreal experience for writer"], "This is South Wales", 20 November 2009, accessed 24 August 2011.</ref>
* [[Liz Fuller]], Presenter, Actress and Model
* [[Kid Chaos|Stephen Harris]], rock musician with stage name "Kid Chaos"
* [[Georgia Henshaw]], Actress
* [[Nerys Jefford]], High Court judge((citation needed|reason=lacks a reliable source confirming attendance|date=May 2019))
* [[Andrew Jones (filmmaker)|Andrew Jones]], Film producer
* [[Heather Nicholson]], animal rights activist



==References==
((Reflist))

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[[Category:Secondary schools in Swansea]]
[[Category:1969 establishments in Wales]]

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