Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd |
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| Location | |
| Maesteg, Bridgend, CF34 9RW, Wales | |
| Coordinates | 51°34′57″N 3°38′00″W / 51.5825°N 3.6333°W |
| Information | |
| Type | State secondary school |
| Motto | Dysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol (Learning ... Talent ... Future) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | None |
| Established | 2008 |
| LEA | Bridgend |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Medium of language | Welsh language |
| Houses | Garw (Red), Ogwr (Blue), Llynfi (Green) |
| Colour(s) | Turquoise and light grey |
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd is a Welsh-medium secondary school for pupils aged between 11 and 18. The school is based in the village of Llangynwyd in the borough of Bridgend, Wales. The school opened on 3 September 2008 on the site of the former Maesteg Comprehensive Upper School in Llangynwyd.
As of 2022, there were a total of 683 pupils on roll at the school, with 118 in the sixth form. In 2023, 30.7% of pupils come from Welsh-speaking households.
The school is fed from the four Welsh medium primary schools in Bridgend County Borough:
- Ysgol Cynwyd Sant, Maesteg
- Ysgol Bro Ogwr, Brackla
- Ysgol y Ferch o'r Sger, Cornelly
- Ysgol Calon y Cymoedd, Bettws
The school's motto is "Dysg ... Dawn ... Dyfodol" (Learning ... Talent ... Future). Pupils are currently grouped into three houses: Garw, Ogwr, and Llynfi (representing the valleys that form the catchment area of the school).
Notable alumni
- Owen Watkin
- Dewi Lake
