Ysgol Brynrefail

Coordinates: 53°09′03″N 4°11′29″W / 53.1507°N 4.1914°W / 53.1507; -4.1914

Ysgol Brynrefail
Motto Y Byd i'n Disgyblion a Disgyblion i'n Byd
Established 1900
Type comprehensive
Religion Secular
Location Llanrug
Gwynedd
LL55 4AD
Wales Wales
Local authority Gwynedd
Students 714
Gender Mixed
Ages 11–18
Website Ysgol Brynrefail

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 headmaster is Mr Arwyn 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]

Extra-curricular activities such as the annual Eisteddfod form an important aspect of school life. Around Christmas time, sixth form pupils have the opportunity to organise and host a party for children from a local special needs school.

Ex-pupils currently working in the world of Welsh television and radio include presenter Dafydd 'Du' Meredydd; radio presenter Jeni Lyn; television presenter Trystan Morris; and members of several bands including Race Horses, Derwyddon Doctor Gonzo and Y Bandana.

Notable alumni also include Welsh literary greats T. H. Parry-Williams, Gwenlyn Parry and Eirug Wyn. Sporting former pupils include Welsh international footballer Malcolm Allen and David Brailsford CBE, the esteemed British Cycling performance director.

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References

  1. ↑ "Ysgol Brynrefail". mylocalschool.wales.gov.uk. Retrieved 2016-12-02.
  2. ↑ Ysgol Brynrefail, School website
  3. ↑ "Ysgol Brynrefail Inspection Report 2012" (PDF). Estyn. Estyn. 2012. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
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