Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth

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Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth
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Address
Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth
Plascrug Avenue


Wales
Information
TypePrimary
Established1939
SpecialistWelsh-language
HeadteacherClive Williams
GenderCo-educational
Age3to 11
Website http://ysgolgymraeg.ceredigion.sch.uk/

Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth is a Welsh language primary school in the university town of Aberystwyth in Ceredigion, Wales. It was established as a private school in 1939 by Sir Ifan ab Owen Edwards and was originally named Ysgol Gymraeg yr Urdd. The school was the first Welsh-medium school in Wales, the first headteacher being prominent dramatist Norah Isaac. [1]

The school originally had seven pupils, but has grown significantly since then and now educates over 400 children. The school expanded rapidly during the 1980s and 1990s as parents began to see the academic value in bilingual education. [1] Although 95% of the students speak Welsh to a first language level, only 65% come from homes where Welsh is the main language spoken. [2] Today, the school has 18 teachers, over 20 assistants and 15 auxiliary staff. [1] A 2016 school inspection report by Estyn found it to be excellent in all categories, and stated "The quality of teaching and learning experiences is very high, and support to ensure pupils’ wellbeing is an exceptional feature." [3]

The prominent Welsh children's author Mary Vaughan Jones was a teacher at the school between 1953 and 1958. Aled Haydn Jones, a BBC radio producer on The Chris Moyles Show , was a pupil. The current deputy headteacher, Gareth James, is a former author.

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Croeso". Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth.
  2. "School Inspection 10-12 February 2003" (PDF). Estyn.
  3. "Inspection report Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth 2016" (PDF). Estyn. Retrieved 30 December 2019.

Coordinates: 52°24′36″N4°04′16″W / 52.41°N 4.071°W / 52.41; -4.071