Hawthorn High School Explained

Hawthorn High School
Coordinates:51.5786°N -3.3072°W
Motto:"Health, Happiness, Success"
Address:School Lane
City:Hawthorn, Pontypridd
County:Rhondda Cynon Taff
Country:Wales
Postcode:CF37 5AL
Local Authority:Rhondda Cynon Taff
Gender:Coeducational
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Free Label 1:Former name

Hawthorn High School (cy|Ysgol Uwchradd Y Hawthorn) was an English-medium comprehensive school in the village of Hawthorn near Pontypridd, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.[1] It was featured in the CBBC documentary series Our School in 2018, appearing in series five.

In 2024, Hawthorn High School was demolished. The new school Ysgol Afon Wen adjacent to the former Hawthorn High School opened its doors to all staff and pupils in September 2024.[2]

References

  1. Web site: HOME . 2022-09-07 . Hawthorn High School . en-GB.
  2. Web site: Ysgol Afon Wen . . Rhondda-Cynon-Taf County Borough Council . 22 November 2024.