Olchfa School

In its most recent Estyn inspection in 2018, Olchfa School received the highest possible judgement, 'Excellent' in all five inspection areas. It ranked 74th in the UK in 2018, based on combined A-level (A*-B) and GCSE (A*-C) performance. In 2023, 33.7% of A-level results at Olchfa were awarded A*-A grades. The school was named the second-best state secondary in Wales by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide in 2023, 2024 and 2025. In its September 2025 inspection, Estyn reported that Olchfa School provided a nurturing and inclusive environment with pupils making secure progress, but recommended the school share good teaching practices and strengthen how leaders monitor teaching and pupil progress. ==Facilities==

The school consists of several sections — the main building, a south block, two purpose-built assembly halls, and a professionally equipped Theatre Hall that also serves as a third assembly venue when required. Additional facilities include a P.E. department with multiple indoor sports halls, a dedicated maths and science block, an on-site swimming pool, and a range of outdoor pitches for Tennis, Rugby, Football, Netball, Basketball and Cricket. A £1.6 million investment is currently underway to develop a full-size, all-weather 3G pitch. There is also an on-site specialist facility supporting the needs of hearing-impaired pupils. ==Notable former pupils==

Sports • Daniel Alfei, Welsh U21 International and former Swansea City footballer. • Matthew Benjamin, Commonwealth Games squash player • Simon Davey, former Swansea City footballer and football manager • Robert Folland, Football Player • Janet Gedrych – Great Britain and Wales international rugby union player and United Rugby Championship disciplinary panel member • Aaron Lewis, Welsh U21 International and Mansfield Town footballer • Mark Harris, Welsh International and Oxford United footballer • Keston Davies, Welsh U21 International and former Notts County and Yeovil Town footballer. • David Hemp, Bermudan International Cricketer • Charles Lowen, English International Cricketer • Richie Rees, Rugby Player • Ellie Simmonds OBE, Paralympian Gold Medalist Swimmer • Mingge Xu, Welsh tennis player Arts and Entertainment • Russell T Davies, screenwriter and television producer • Joe Dunthorne, poet and author • Liz Fuller, actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder • Stephen Harris, rock musician with stage name "Kid Chaos" • Georgia Henshaw, Actress • Andrew Jones, Film producer Law, Academia and Public Service • Richard Barrett, Composer • Sir Andrew Dilnot, Economist • Heather Nicholson, animal rights activist List of Headteachers • John Curtis Grove; 1969 - tbd • John Booth; tbd- 1994 • Trevor Church; 1995 - 2001 • Hugh Davies; 2001 - 2023 • Julian Kennedy; 2023–present ==References==