Gowerton School

Gowerton School is a comprehensive secondary school located on Cecil Road in Gowerton, Swansea, Wales. It serves students aged 11 to 18, including a successful sixth form specializing in A level and Welsh Baccalaureate courses. The school was originally founded in 1896 as a co-educational Intermediate school and evolved through various stages including boys' and girls' grammar schools before becoming a comprehensive school in 1973. The current site on Cecil Road was formerly the girls' grammar school and now houses all students. The school is relatively large compared to other UK secondary schools, with multiple blocks and demountable buildings. It serves pupils from the north and west of the Gower peninsula and nearby Swansea suburbs. Gowerton School is known for its broad curriculum and active school life including clubs, sports, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.