Pen y Dre High School

Pen y Dre High School Ysgol Uwchradd cydnabyddedig Merthyr Tudful / Merthyr Tydfil’s award winning high school

🎭✨ MATILDA TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!✨🎭Tickets for our school production of Matilda are now available to purchase via th...
12/09/2026

🎭✨ MATILDA TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!✨🎭

Tickets for our school production of Matilda are now available to purchase via the link below! 🎟️

Come along and support our amazing pupils as they showcase all their hard work, talent and dedication. 💙👏

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎶✨



https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/matilda-the-musical-15

11/09/2026

🏛️✨ Year 11 Student Parliament Trip to Oxford University!

Our Year 11 pupils had a fantastic day visiting Oxford University, exploring the university and enjoying an exciting and inspiring experience. 📚🎓

A huge thank you to Mrs Caple for organising the trip, and to Mrs Caple and Mr Morgan for accompanying our pupils. 💚👏

10/09/2026

🚨 BIG NEWS!🚨

Our Open Evening is coming! 🏫✨

📅 Thursday 17th September
⏰ From 4:00PM

Come and see what Pen Y Dre High School is all about! 💚

10/09/2026

📸 YEAR 7 SCHOOL PHOTOS📸

A reminder that Year 7 school photos will take place on Wednesday 16th September.

📅 16th September
📍 HADY side only

Please make sure you’re in full school uniform, including your tie! 👔✨

10/09/2026

🎹✨ A special moment at Oxford University!

Our Head Boy, Roshan, enjoying the opportunity to play the piano during our school visit. 🎶🏫

What a fantastic experience and a brilliant day exploring one of the world’s most famous universities! 💙

09/09/2026

🕺 BOOGIEING OUR WAY TO OPEN EVENING 💃
THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
4:00PM
PEN Y DRE HIGH SCHOOL 🏫

09/09/2026

Pen Y Dre High School - Applications are NOW OPEN
The application window is now open for Year 6 pupils to apply to Pen Y Dre High School to join us in September 2027. Pen Y Dre is a popular and oversubscribed school and recommend early applications in order to avoid disappointment. To apply, please go to: https://schooladmissions.merthyr.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/en

At Pen y Dre, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door 🌍✈️From unforgettable city trips to exciting adventures abroad...
08/09/2026

At Pen y Dre, learning doesn’t stop at the classroom door 🌍✈️

From unforgettable city trips to exciting adventures abroad, our pupils get the chance to explore new places, build confidence, make memories and experience something completely different.

🇪🇸 Barcelona
🇮🇸 Iceland
⛷️ Ski trips
…and plenty more along the way 💙

Year 6 pupils — where would YOU most like to go? 👀
Vote in the poll on our story and let us know!

Come and discover more about life at Pen y Dre at our Open Evening on Thursday 17th September ✨

MakingMemories

08/09/2026

🗽✨ NEW YORK QUIZ NIGHT!✨🗽

Fancy a fun night of trivia while helping us raise money for our New York trip? 🇺🇸✈️

📅 Wednesday 30th September
💷 Adults £5 | Children £2.50
💵 Cash only

Grab your team, bring your best quiz brain and join us for a fun evening! 🧠🍿

All money raised will go towards our New York trip.🗽❤️

08/09/2026

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Pen Y Dre High School - Applications are NOW OPEN
The application window is now open for Year 6 pupils to apply to Pen Y Dre High School to join us in September 2027. Pen Y Dre is a popular and oversubscribed school and recommend early applications in order to avoid disappointment. To apply, please go to: https://schooladmissions.merthyr.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/en

Please feel free to watch the transition video made by Pen Y Dre pupils. Video: https://youtu.be/y8s01ex5YMw

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Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF479BY

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+441685351845

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