Wyedean Mission Statement
Out aim: Is to ensure that all members of the School Community have the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are determined that students will achieve the best results of which they are capable,
- Achieve the best results of which they are capable;
- Be valued as individuals in the community of the School where respect for the needs of others, tolerance and care are given a high priority;
- Have the opportunity to broaden their horizons, trying new activities, stimulating creative talents and skills and developing a positive attitude to work and leisure;
- Be well prepared for adult membership of our rapidly changing society.
Our History
Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre is a school in Sedbury, Gloucestershire, just across the border from Chepstow, Wales. The school is close to the A48 less than a mile from the Welsh border.
Wyedean School is a mixed comprehensive school, with over 1200 pupils including 250 in the Sixth Form. First set up in 1973 and was then moved in 1976 to its current location.
The school boasts a large sports hall which can be rented in the evenings; a new library with IT facilities; a new canteen, where a variety of hot and cold food can be purchased; a new music suite equipped with PCs linked to recording equipment; and a new Design Technology Block. A special purpose 6th Form block has been built to accommodate the increasing numbers of A-Level students.
Notably, J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter books attended this school and was head girl in 1982.