– author Ian Watkins – West End Performer, and former member of the pop band Steps Wes Packer – Stand-up comedian. Business Amanda Blanc – chief executive officer of Aviva Sport Andrew Bishop – Former professional Rugby Union Player for Wales and Ospreys David Bishop – Former professional Rugby Union Player for Ospreys, Sale Sharks, Edinburgh and Jersey. Gemma Evans – Football player for Wales, Cardiff City Ladies and Yeovil Town Ethan Lewis – Rugby Union Player for Cardiff Blues Jayne Ludlow – Former professional Football Player for Wales and Arsenal now coach for Wales women. Lou Reed – Former professional Rugby Union player for the Scarlets Gary Powell – Former professional Rugby Union Player for the Cardiff Blues Tomos Williams – Professional Rugby Union Player for Wales and Cardiff Blues Classes At KS3 (years 7 and 8 at the school) most pupils are divided into one of several mixed ability classes. There is also one class for pupils with complex additional learning needs. Each class is assigned a colour. Pupils stay in these classes for both years. Pupils regularly complete assessments in all subjects. At the start of KS4 pupils are separated into one of two bands based on their maths, English and science abilities (determined throughout KS3). The band reflects whether a pupil will study for the Double Award Science GCSE (T band) or the three Triple Science GCSEs (P band). Pupils begin their KS4 studies in year 9 and complete them at the end of year 11. Pupils begin their KS5 studies in year 12 and complete them at the end of year 13. References Secondary schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf Educational institutions established in 1965 1965 establishments in Wales Treorchy