Hawarden High School
Hawarden High School is an English language medium high school in Hawarden, Flintshire, North Wales. It is part of the Flintshire LEA. The school traces its history back to 1606 when a single-classroom grammar school was established with £300 left by a local resident named George Ledsham.In 1998, the school completed a £4m extension which provided a new school hall, a sports centre extension, expansion of the Technology department and a new drama studio, as well as numerous other improvements. The extension was officially opened by HM Queen Elizabeth II in March 1998, on her visit to Flintshire.Six years ago the school's long serving headmaster, Mr M.C. Powell retired after over 25 years of teaching, his role was taken over by Mr R.J. Davies who previously held the role of Headteacher at a secondary school in Wrexham. The school retained a rating of "Good" in its 2009 Estyn inspection.The school is famous for three ex-pupils who became professional footballers: Michael Owen of Manchester United, Andy Dorman of New England Revolution and former captain and former team manager of the Wales national team Gary Speed.
