Ysgol Brynrefail

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

Comprehensive school in Llanrug, Gwynedd, Wales

Ysgol Brynrefail

Location

Llanrug

Gwynedd

LL55 4AD

Wales

Information
Type| Comprehensive
Motto| Y Byd i'n Disgyblion a Disgyblion i'n Byd
Established| 1900
Local authority| Gwynedd
Headteacher| Arwyn Williams
Gender| Mixed
Age| 11 to 18
Enrolment| 789 (2023)
Houses|

* Eilian
* Elidir
* Eryri
* Gwyrfai

Colour(s)| Green and White  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |

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Website| https://www.ysgolbrynrefail.org/en/home

Ysgol Brynrefail is a bilingual comprehensive school for pupils aged 11–18. It is situated in Llanrug in Gwynedd, north Wales. Most of the school's pupils come from the villages of Llanrug, Bethel, Llanberis and the surrounding rural areas.

As of 2023, there were about 789 pupils on roll at the school.[1] Its current headmaster is Mr Arwyn Williams.[2]

## Welsh language

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Ysgol Brynrefail is categorised linguistically by the Welsh Government as a category 2A school, meaning that at least 80 per cent of subjects apart from English and Welsh are taught only through the medium of Welsh to all pupils. However, one or two subjects are taught to some pupils in English or in both languages.

According to the school's latest Estyn inspection report in 2020, 86% of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes and 98% are fluent Welsh speakers.[3]

## Notable alumni

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* Malcolm Allen (footballer)
* Y Bandana \- Band[citation needed]
* David Brailsford \- British Cycling Performance Director
* Derwyddon Dr Gonzo \- Band[citation needed]
* 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

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1. ^ "Ysgol Brynrefail". mylocalschool.gov.wales. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
2. ^ Ysgol Brynrefail, School website
3. ^ "A report on Ysgol Brynrefail" (PDF). Estyn. 2020.

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