Newbridge School

Newbridge School is a mixed 11 – 16 community secondary school of over 1,000 pupils. It is an English medium school. The school is on a level site on the outskirts of Newbridge, with extensive school grounds totalling over 8 acres, set in a wooded valley and with close proximity of the river, combining to make an attractive and pleasant environment.

The school is at the edge of Newbridge and there is easy access to all parts of the catchment area, which extends from Llanhilleth in the north to Crosskeys in the south. Bus and rail links are excellent to the school. The school consists of four blocks of buildings grouped around two recreation areas and the School/Leisure Centre car park. The school is also being extended with a new block for September 2018 to replace some older classrooms and accommodate new pupils.

The main school building is housed in the original grammar school building. It contains the Mathematics, English and Humanities teaching areas, together with a large, well-stocked library, fully equipped computer rooms and laptop facilities in the library. Our Science facilities includes seven laboratories, sitting alongside our arts suites of music, art and performing arts, with purpose built drama studio completed in 2003 and specialist rooms for individual music lessons.

In the early 1980s our Technology complex was added to the school. It comprises two well-equipped workshops, a food and textiles room, 2 science laboratories, 3 ICT suites and 2 classrooms. The school has exceptional ICT resources including 6 fully equipped ICT rooms and laptop facilities for 3 classes. Every classroom has 1 PC and 8 other subject areas have their own computer suites all of which have Internet facilities, used for subjects such as art research. There are also interactive whiteboards in all classrooms which teachers use to enhance teaching and learning.

Finally, the school has use of the superb modern sports facilities of the Newbridge Leisure Centre which includes the Leisure Pool. At the rear of the school is an excellent Astroturf all weather playing area and tennis court, whilst south of the Newbridge Rugby Football club ground our playing fields extend to four pitches. The school is maintained by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Vision and Values

We have a clear vision for the school which is centred around five key beliefs and values:

• The highest standards in all we do
• Teaching which stretches and inspires pupils to excel
• A community school valued by all
• Pupils who are cared for and listened to
• Extensive opportunities for all pupils to develop as young adults