Bassaleg School

Bassaleg School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Bassaleg, Newport, South Wales, serving pupils aged 11 to 18 years. The school has a rich history dating back to 1880 when it was originally endowed by Rowland Morgan. It evolved through various stages, including the Bassaleg Controlled Voluntary School and Graig County Secondary Modern, before merging into the current comprehensive school. The campus features a blend of historic and modern buildings, including a new three-storey teaching block completed in 2023 designed to unify the school physically and culturally. Bassaleg School emphasizes inclusivity, wellbeing, and a dynamic curriculum aligned with the Welsh Government's new curriculum framework. It offers extensive extracurricular activities, including sports, music, STEM, and art clubs, and is noted for its award-winning teaching and strong focus on pupil mental health and wellbeing. The school has around 1,700 pupils, with plans to expand capacity to over 2,000 due to increasing demand.