Ysgol Brynrefail
53°09′03″N 4°11′29″W / 53.1507°N 4.1914°W
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| Type | Comprehensive | ||||||||||
| Motto | Y Byd i'n Disgyblion a Disgyblion i'n Byd | ||||||||||
| Established | 1900 | ||||||||||
| Local authority | Gwynedd | ||||||||||
| Headteacher | Mrs Ellen Williams | ||||||||||
| Gender | Mixed | ||||||||||
| Age | 11 to 18 | ||||||||||
| Enrolment | 714 | ||||||||||
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| Colour(s) | Green and White
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| Website | http://www.ysgolbrynrefail.org/index.php | ||||||||||
Ysgol Brynrefail is a bilingual secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, situated in Llanrug, Gwynedd, north Wales. There were 714 pupils on roll at the school in 2016.[1] Its current headmistress is Mrs Ellen Williams.[2]
According to the latest Estyn inspection report, 91% come from homes where Welsh is the main language, with 99% speaking it as a first language or to an equivalent standard.[3]
Notable alumni
- Malcolm Allen (footballer)
- Y Bandana - Band
- David Brailsford - British Cycling Performance Director
- Derwyddon Dr Gonzo - Band
- T. Rowland Hughes - Welsh Language Poet, Dramatist and Author
- Gwenlyn Parry - Welsh Dramatist
- T.H. Parry-Williams - Welsh Language Poet and Author
- Rhun Williams - Rugby Player
- Eurig Wyn - Welsh Satirical Novelist
References
- ^ "Ysgol Brynrefail". mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ Ysgol Brynrefail, School website
- ^ "Ysgol Brynrefail Inspection Report 2012" (PDF). Estyn. Estyn. 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
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