Risca Community Comprehensive School | |
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Motto | 'Your community, your school...making the difference' |
Local authority | Caerphilly County Borough Council |
Headteacher | John Heta 2023-Present |
Age | 11to 16 |
Colour(s) | Maroon, grey/black |
Website | http://learn.caerphilly.org.uk/riscacomprehensive/ |
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