A Message From The Headteacher
I am immensely proud to be the Headteacher of Welshpool High School. Every day I have a genuine feeling of excitement about being able to see our learners flourish and grow through the outstanding learning experiences that they take part in. I also take great pleasure in talking with learners both in lessons and in social time to constantly assess their mood and plan future developments in the school.
The positive outcomes that our learners achieve in their examinations is testimony to their hard work, the support of their families and carers, and also the dedication of the fabulous staff in the school.
We use the phrase ‘Raising Achievement by Raising Expectations’ in school all the time. We place a high value on the work ethic, manners and politeness of all learners and we expect them to play a positive part in our school community.
It is important to me that students have the opportunity to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities, and I can often be found watching from the sidelines as our school teams take part in sports fixtures, or in the front row as we host another musical event.
There is palpable optimism in our school and its community. A feeling that we are part of a successful and welcoming team.
Mr Jon Arnold – Headteacher
Latest News
SCHOOL BULLETIN: the latest edition of our School Bulletin – 13th February 2026
PROSPECTUS:
Welshpool High School Prospectus 2025-2026
ART: There are some fabulous art competitions to enter at the moment. Please check out our ART DEPARTMENT PAGE
School Meals – including information on how to apply for free school meals, menus and price list
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INTO THE WOODS
FROM WELSHPOOL TO THE WINTER OLYMPICS
CELEBRATING THE SUCCESS OF PAST PUPIL ADELE NICOLL
Welshpool High School is incredibly proud to be celebrating the outstanding achievements of former pupil Adele Nicoll, who has recently been selected to represent Great Britain at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina.
Adele, who attended Welshpool High School between 2008 and 2013, will compete in two events: the two-woman bobsleigh and the monobob. In doing so, she will make history as the first ever British woman to compete in the monobob event at the Winter Olympics — an extraordinary milestone in British sport.
Adele’s journey to the Olympics has been anything but straightforward. She discovered her passion for sport at a young age and began competing in athletics with Birchfield Harriers, specialising in shot put and discus. Alongside her sporting career, Adele demonstrated exceptional academic commitment, studying Clinical Neuroscience at Cardiff Metropolitan University and later achieving a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 2023 — all while training and competing at an elite level.
Like many high-performing athletes, Adele faced setbacks along the way. Despite already reaching finals of major events, including the World Youth Championships in 2013 she narrowly missed selection for the Commonwealth Games in 2014 and 2018, describing the transition from junior to senior sport as one of the most challenging periods of her career. However, her resilience paid off when she was selected to represent Wales at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, finishing eighth in the shot put final.
In 2020, Adele’s sporting journey took an unexpected turn when a video of her sprinting was spotted on social media, leading to an invitation to try bobsleigh. Starting as a brakewoman before making the bold decision to retrain as a pilot, Adele quickly made her mark, winning a World Cup silver medal and becoming the first British woman in 13 years to medal at a Bobsleigh World Cup. She narrowly missed out on competing at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, travelling as a reserve, this disappointment only strengthened her determination.
To celebrate Adele’s remarkable achievements and to inspire our current pupils, Welshpool High School has spent this week hosting our very own Winter Olympics celebrations. During form time, pupils learned about Adele’s journey and the values it represents — resilience, adaptability, ambition and belief.
As part of the celebrations, forms across the school took part in a Winter Olympics Challenge, transforming classrooms into lively “curling arenas” for a Speed Curling competition. Working in house teams, pupils competed with enthusiasm, teamwork and plenty of good humour, while staff also joined in.
Attendance
As you are aware, we operate a first day calling system for pupils that are absent.
Please telephone the absence line, which will record a message 24 hours a day. If, for any reason, you cannot get through to the absence line, then please leave a message with the school office. The numbers you require are:
24-hour Absence Line: 01938 554 119
Attendance Office: 01938 552 014 (option 4)
School Office: 01938 552 014 (option 5)
Extra Curricular Activities
At Welshpool High School we want all our pupils to have a rich and rewarding learning experience. We want our pupils to develop fully their talents and interests and to be able to demonstrate a broad range of interests and achievements. The purpose of out Enhancement and Enrichment Programme is not only to support academic progress,; it is also to give students opportunities to learn and explore beyond the classroom, developing new friendships across their year groups.
You can find details of the Enhancement and Enrichment Programme by the using the link below:
Sixth Form
Year 6 Transition
Moving from year 6 into year 7 can seem incredibly daunting. Our year 6 Open Evening is held annually and gives parents and students an introduction to our school and the subjects that we offer.
View our latest Prospectus and find out all about our year 6 transition.
Uniform
Our students are ambassadors for our school and are expected to dress and behave in a way that reflects the standards that we seek to achieve.
All uniform can be purchased online from Constructiv. Click the button below for more information about our uniform requirements including our PE Kit.
