Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg

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Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg is a designated Welsh-medium school that is maintained by Vale of Glamorgan County Council.

Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg merged with Ysgol Nant Talog in September 2015 to create a school that provides education for pupils from 3 to 19 years old. There are a total of 1,120 pupils on roll, 238 pupils in Years 1-6 and 882 in Years 7-13. There are 128 pupils in the sixth form.

The school is situated in the town of Barry. Pupils come from a wide area, which includes Barry, Wenvoe, Rhoose, Penarth, Sully, Dinas Powys, Cowbridge, Llantwit Major and St Athan. Pupils from other schools in the catchment area transfer to the secondary school in Year 7.

Most pupils are from white ethnic backgrounds an...d 7.3% are eligible for free school meals, which is much lower than the national average. Thirty-nine per cent (39%) of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes, but most pupils speak Welsh fluently.

The school admits pupils from the full range of ability. Thirteen per cent (13%) of pupils have additional learning needs, and the percentage with a statement of special educational needs is below 1%. Both figures are below the national average.

The headteacher was appointed in January 2016. The senior leadership team includes the headteacher, deputy headteacher, three assistant headteachers and a business manager. The school is currently a pioneer school and is working with the Welsh Government and other schools to proceed with developments in relation to the curriculum in the Science and Technology Area of Learning and Experience, and professional learning.