Welshpool High School

Good enough school for normal people. Not much support for neurodivergent, gender diverse, or ethnic and religious diversity.

Unless you are not part of a minority group and are interested in sports, I would not recommend this school. In my time there I witnessed disgusting bullying from both teachers and staff, a friend of mine had to transfer schools after just one term due to the constant harassment she faced for being Chinese. People who need extra support or have disabilities are ridiculed and next to nothing has been done to stop this behaviour. Most of the school’s focus is on their star pupils who excel in all academic classes and are sports heavy, so if this does not apply to you do not expect support. In my small circle I could name the number of people who the school failed to support in times of poor mental health and cases of sexual assault on both hands. I have been shouted at by higher up staff for a history of self harm and suicidal tendencies, after being put on a waiting list for over a year and a half I was offered a school counsellor who treated me as if I were 5 years old. The amount of discrimination and crude insults people who dared to express their sexuality or gender faced disgusted me and made me feel as if I would never be welcomed in society. Since leaving this school, I feel as if a weight has been lifted off my shoulders and that I am finally free to be myself. I am doing much better mentally and have a supportive group who would not discriminate against anyone for their culture, sexuality or gender. So if you aren’t an academic oriented robot, I would not suggest Welshpool High School as the place for you. Many of my friends transferred to Bishops Castle, which they found was a much more supportive environment.

Been here all my life OK school