Argoed High School Explained

Argoed High School
Motto:"Learning Together, Working Together, Succeeding Together"
Established:1978
Type:Secondary school
Head Label:Headteacher
Head:Paul Smith
Chair:N Pearce
Address:Bryn Road
City:Bryn Y Baal
County:Flintshire
Country:Wales
Postcode:CH7 6RY
Gender:Mixed
Colours: White
Free Label 1:Contact No
Free 1:01352756414
Website:http://www.argoedhs.co.uk/

Argoed High School is a secondary school in Flintshire, Wales. In January 2022, a proposal for a new superschool was accepted, incorporating nearby Ysgol Mynydd Isa.[1]

History

It was built in Bryn-y-baal in 1978 as the then Clwyd County's first purpose built 11-16 school at a time when the county authorities were proposing to introduce a tertiary system. Its design has been described as "a bold but also contextual Brutalist style" by the Twentieth Century Society.[2] The first head teacher was Bryn Ellis. The school has remained the same for most of its existence but building work started by Alison Brown (the school's third headteacher) has seen a new reception and sports hall.

In 2021, with plans to demolish and replace the original buildings, heritage campaigners applied to have the site listed. This was refused by Cadw, who deemed the school "not particularly noteworthy".[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Green light for £31m revamp of Argoed High School site . 13 January 2022. 2022-10-08 . Deeside.com . en.
  2. Web site: Dismay as Brutalist Welsh school set for demolition . . 7 December 2021 . 14 September 2021.
  3. Web site: Dave Rogers . Heritage group's attempt to get threatened Brutalist school listed falls on deaf ears . Building Design . 7 December 2021 . 15 September 2021.