Glan Afan Comprehensive School
| Motto |
A Ddioddefws a Orfu By Striving We Succeed |
|---|---|
| Closed | July 2016 |
| Headteacher | Mike Gibbon |
| Deputy Headteacher | Richard Rees |
| Founder | Lady Talbot of Margam |
| Location |
Station Road Port Talbot Neath Port Talbot SA13 1LZ Wales Coordinates: 51°35′43″N 3°46′57″W / 51.5954°N 3.7825°W |
| Local authority | Neath Port Talbot |
| Staff | Approx. 50+ |
| Students | Approx 500+ |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Ages | 11 (Year 7)–16 (Year 11) |
| Houses | Glyndwr, Llewellyn, Rhys, Tudor |
| Colours | Red, Black |
| Closed to Facilitate | Ysgol Bae Baglan |
| Website | www |
A Ddioddefws a Orfu
Glan Afan Comprehensive School (in Welsh: Ysgol Gyfun Glan Afan) was a mixed comprehensive school which served the town of Port Talbot, Wales, and its surrounding areas for 120 years. It was opened in 1896 as Port Talbot's County School. The school closed in July 2016 to facilitate the merger of Glan Afan itself, Sandfields Comprehensive, Cwrt Sart Comprehensive School, and Traethmelyn Primary School into the ultra-modern £40millon 'super' school, Ysgol Bae Baglan.
Glan Afan was originally the County Grammar School, also known as Port Talbot County Boys' School. It then became Glan Afan comprehensive school in the early 1960s, taking pupils up to the age of 18. At that time the school's name was written as "Glanafan" rather than "Glan Afan".
The sixth form was moved to Afan College after 1986.
From 1974-96, it was administered by West Glamorgan County Council. In 1996, the Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council was formed, and the school is currently administered by Neath Port Talbot's LEA.
In 2011, Neath Port Talbot LEA announced that Glan Afan School and three other schools will be closed to facilitate a new 'Super' Comprehensive and Primary School. The school was given the name 'Ysgol Bae Baglan' or 'Baglan Bay School' as the name suggests is situated in Baglan Bay on Western Avenue. The facility is now completed and in full function with all pupils from the 4 merging schools transferring to the new site.
Until its closure, the school delivered the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3, (years 7, 8 and 9), and Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11).
The curriculum is organised in order to give a broad and balanced experience meeting the needs of all pupils including those with additional learning needs. All pupils have the opportunity to study Welsh culture within individual subjects. The school also organises an annual Eisteddfod and participates successfully at Local and National Urdd Eisteddfoda.
At Key Stage 3, pupils study English, mathematics and science (the core subjects). It also includes these foundation subjects: history, geography, RE, French, Welsh, art, music, technology, ICT, games, PSE and PE. Drama is offered as part of the skills module. In years 7 and 8 pupils have the opportunity to obtain the Key Skills qualifications of Communication, Application of Number and Working with Others at Level 1.
At Key Stage 4, pupils follow a compulsory curriculum of English, mathematics, science, games, RE, Welsh, PSE and ICT (Short Course). They then choose from a variety of subjects organised into option groups. They can choose from GCSE, Vocational GCSE and BTEC vocational courses which are linked with Neath Port Talbot College or other providers.
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