Rougemont School
| Motto | A school for life |
|---|---|
| Established | 1926 |
| Type | Independent school |
| Headmaster | Robert Carnevale |
| Location |
Malpas Road Llantarnam NP20 6QB Wales |
| Local authority | Torfaen |
| Students | 600~ |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Ages | 3–18 |
| Houses | Gwynog, Dyfrig, Caradog |
| Colours | Red, Black, Grey |
| Website | Official website |
Rougemont School (Welsh: Ysgol Rougemont) is an independent co-educational school located in the manor-house Llantarnam Hall in South Wales. The school offers education for three- to eighteen-year-olds. There are 78 full-time and 10 part-time staff, and the total number of pupils is approximately 600.
The current headmaster is Robert Carnevale, previously academic deputy head of the senior school, who succeeded Dr John Tribbick on his retirement in 2014. Ian Brown was headmaster from 1995 to 2002, and was succeeded by Dr Tribbick.[1]
History
The school was founded in 1926 and housed in a building known as Rougemont House on Clevedon Road, Newport. The school expanded into the adjacent house in 1931 under the ownership of the Evans family. By 1946, the school was housed in Nant Coch House, Risca Road, Newport, and the number of pupils increased to around 200.
When the Evans retired in 1974, a group of parents raised a loan to buy the school and a board of nine governors was elected. The Stow Hill buildings, formerly housing the Convent of St Joseph were purchased, and provision was extended first to Common Entrance level, then to O-levels and finally the first A-levels were taken in 1983 under the leadership of Frank Edwards. Nant Coch was retained as a pre-preparatory department.
The following years saw two changes of leadership, namely headmasters Richard Ham (1988–1991) and Graham Sims (1991–1995). Richard Ham's tenure as headmaster was cut short by his sudden death in 1991 as a result of blood infection.
Under the headship of Graham Sims the school moved to the present building, Llantarnam Hall, a large Victorian mansion set in 50 acres (200,000 m2) of parkland on the outskirts of Newport, in 1992. The premises at Stow Hill were sold to developers and are now occupied by luxury apartments. Nant Coch House was sold and developed into modern houses, which caused consternation amongst local residents who felt that the old building should have been preserved. The building that currently houses the infant school is named for Nant Coch.
Fees
The annual fees for attending Rougemont are between £7,000 and £12,700 depending on the pupil's age. New pupils are interviewed by the headmaster and senior teachers; they are also required to sit examinations to determine their academic aptitude. The school however is non-selective and will accept pupils of any ability. The school also has extensive dyslexia support.
Notable former pupils
- William Bragg, cricketer
- Matt Tebbutt, chef and television food presenter
- Richard Parks, Welsh international rugby union player
- Ross Leadbeater, musical director and former member of Only Men Aloud!
External links
- School website
- Map sources for Rougemont School
Coordinates: 51°37′18″N 3°00′45″W / 51.62155°N 3.01253°W