Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch |
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Lawrenny Avenue
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| Type | Welsh-medium state school |
| Motto | Anelu at Ragoriaeth ("Aiming for Excellence") |
| Established | 1996 |
| Local authority | Cardiff Council |
| Headteacher | Dewi Rees |
| Gender | Both |
| Age | 3 to 11 |
| Enrolment | 520 (in September 2019, including 64 part-time pupils in the nursery class) |
| Houses | Cadair Idris, Epynt, Preseli, Yr Wyddfa |
| Colour(s) | Red |
| Website | http://www.ygpc.cymru |
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch is a big primary school in Cardiff, Wales. It teaches everything in Welsh. You can find it in the Canton area of western Cardiff.
About Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch is a primary school that teaches in Welsh. It welcomes students from many different parts of west Cardiff. This includes areas like Riverside and parts of Canton. It also includes Pontcanna and Victoria Park.
In 2019, there were 520 students at the school. They were between 3 and 11 years old. This number included 64 younger children in the nursery class. Students are split into 18 classes, with each class for one age group.
After leaving Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch, students often go to two Welsh-medium secondary schools. These are Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr.
Welsh is the main language used for learning and daily life at the school. In 2019, about 10% of students spoke Welsh at home. Around 25% of students came from different ethnic backgrounds.
What Does "Pwll Coch" Mean?
The name "Pwll Coch" means "red pool" in Welsh. It refers to a pool in the River Ely. A small village grew up near this pool. This area is close to a pub called Tŷ Pwll Coch today.
People say the pool turned red with blood after a battle. This was the Battle of St Fagans in 1648. That area is not part of the school's local area anymore.
How Good is the School?
In 2018, the school was checked by Estyn, which inspects schools in Wales. The report said the school was good in all five areas they looked at.
The report praised the staff for creating a "happy, caring and inclusive" school. Everyone feels respected and valued there. It also said that the teaching quality is good. Most students make great progress and do well. They use their skills to a high standard by the end of key stage 2. The school leaders are very effective. Students' behaviour is always excellent.
School History and Growth
Ysgol Gymraeg Pwll Coch started in 1996. At first, it shared a building with Fitzalan High School. In September 1999, the school moved to a brand new building. This was on Lawrenny Avenue, across from Fitzalan High. It was the first school in Cardiff built just for Welsh-medium education.
Growing Bigger
By September 2000, the school became very popular. The number of students grew a lot. There were two classes for each year group. To fit everyone, temporary buildings were put up on the school grounds.
In 2006, a large extension was built for the older students. By 2008, the school had two classes for every single year group.
In September 2011, the school grew even more. For a few years, it had three classes for new students. This was for the years 2011, 2012, and 2013. In 2014, it went back to having two classes for new students. In 2019, there were over 520 students in total.
Special Support and Nursery
In February 2019, a new special learning center opened at the school. It is called Yr Hafan. This center helps students with complex learning needs from all over Cardiff. The First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, officially opened Yr Hafan on November 22, 2019.
In September 2020, Cylch Meithrin Pwll Coch opened on the school site. This provides Welsh-medium nursery sessions. It also offers extra care for children in the main school nursery classes. In June 2021, a new building was opened for Cylch Meithrin Pwll Coch. This was paid for by the Welsh Government and Cardiff Council. Mudiad Meithrin also helped.
Headteachers of the School
- 1996: Anna Roberts
- 2009: Meinir Howells
- 2016-2021: Christopher Newcombe
- 2022: Dewi Rees
