Ysgol Bro Dinefwr Explained

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr
Motto:Welsh: Esgyn ar Adain Dysg
Type:State school
Head Label:Head Teacher
Head:Eirian Davies
Address:Heol Myrddin
City:Llandeilo
County:Carmarthenshire
Country:Wales
Postcode:SA19 6PE
Urn:402328
Enrolment:1182 (in 2016)
Gender:All
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:19

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr is a bilingual secondary school for pupils aged 11–19 in Ffairfach, Carmarthenshire. As of 2023, the school had 1,175 pupils on roll, with 177 of those pupils in the sixth form.[1]

History

The school was established in 2013 following the amalgamation of Ysgol Gyfun Tre-Gib and Ysgol Gyfun Pantycelyn in 2013.[2] These schools were located in Ffairfach and Llandovery, before closure, now occupying a new £30 million school building in September 2016.[3]

Welsh language

The school is categorized linguistically by Welsh Government as a Category 2B school, meaning that at least 80% of subjects, excluding English and Welsh, are taught through the medium of Welsh but are also taught through the medium of English.[4] [5] Science is taught through the medium of English to all classes.[6] In 2017, 55% of pupils enrolled could speak Welsh fluently. 30% of pupils came from Welsh-speaking homes.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ysgol Bro Dinefwr . 2024-02-12 . mylocalschool.gov.wales.
  2. Web site: Summary Report on the Site Visits to Key Town Centres in Carmarthenshire. democracy.carmarthenshire.gov.wales. 2016-12-07.
  3. Web site: View Ffairfach's new Bro Dinefwr school from the sky. South Wales Guardian. 2016-12-07.
  4. Web site: Adroddiad. arlein.sirgar.gov.uk. 2016-12-07.
  5. Web site: Ysgol Bro Dinefwr officially opened. www.erw.wales. 2016-12-07.
  6. Web site: Ysgol Bro Dinefwr Prospectus. Ysgol Bro Dinefwr. Ysgol Bro Dinefwr. 2016-12-07.
  7. Web site: A report on Ysgol Bro Dinefwr. Estyn. 12 May 2017.