Realise your potential at
The Maelor School, Penley

Welcome to The Maelor School

Thank you for visiting our school’s website.

The Maelor School is a consistently high-performing comprehensive school, welcoming pupils aged 11 to 18. While many of our pupils come from the nearby villages around Penley, others choose to travel from across Wrexham, Shropshire, and Cheshire to experience our warm, close-knit community in a picturesque rural setting.

We hold our pupils to very high standards, expecting them to work hard, behave respectfully, and present themselves smartly. Although we are proud of our long-standing reputation for academic excellence, we believe that education is about more than just results. Our mission is to help our pupils to discover and nurture their unique talents while developing the skills necessary for success in adult life. We encourage and support our pupils to be the best versions of themselves: to Achieve their Potential.

Our governing body is committed to maintaining our current size, preserving the small-school atmosphere where each pupil is known as an individual, and the aspirations of our largely rural community are fully realised.

We are small enough to recognise and respond to each child's individuality while fostering a sense of belonging within a caring community. At the same time, we are large enough to offer a diverse range of courses. Our rural location allows us to avoid some of the pressures of urban life while embracing innovation in our teaching. Many parents outside our traditional catchment area choose The Maelor School for its nurturing environment, where their children are challenged to excel.

Everyone connected to The Maelor School takes great pride in our community, and we hope your child will become part of our ongoing success story.

I look forward to meeting you soon and showing you the wonderful opportunities our school has to offer.

Mrs. Leanne Eyre
Headteacher