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Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern

Cardiff, United Kingdom
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2.6 /5

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About Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern is a Welsh-medium mixed secondary school located in Penylan, Cardiff, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. Founded in 2012 to meet the growing demand for Welsh-medium education in Cardiff, it is the newest of the three Welsh-medium secondary schools in the city. The school is named after Saint Edern, reflected in the local area name Llanedeyrn. Initially operating temporarily at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf, it moved to its permanent site on Llanedeyrn Road by 2013. The school fosters a close-knit community with a caring ethos and emphasizes Welsh language use and cultural identity. It offers a broad curriculum with a focus on literacy, numeracy, and well-being, supported by a range of extracurricular activities. Recent inspections highlight its strong sense of belonging and ongoing efforts to enhance teaching and learning.

Key Facts

Founded 2012
Students 900
Head/Principal Iwan Pritchard

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 3.8
Teaching Quality 3.6
Communication 3.6
Student Wellbeing 3.4
Facilities 3.4

Reviews 6

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Parent
Parent May 11, 2024
1.0

"No no good school"

Bad school me no like
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
P
Parent
Parent Sep 1, 2023
2.0

"Torment"

Suffered years of psychological torment at Bro Edern at the hands of a team of staff members who poorly manage mental health.
Being bullied? Their answer is to ignore it.
Having a panic attack? Go back to class.
Bust your head open after passing out from stress and blood pouring down your face? Get up immediately and clean it up. (Scar remains years later)
Suffered an attack by a grown man outside of school at the age of 14? “You’re probably still thinking about it because you miss him and want it to happen again”
Someone being made fun of? They join in.

It took years for me to escape that building psychologically and my experiences still sometimes come back to haunt me.

There were about three teachers I found genuinely helpful and compassionate and one teacher’s aid. Luckily, I put in my own work and sought help from a family member who is a teacher to achieve good grades (As & Bs) despite my attendance being around 50% overall.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
P
Parent
Parent Feb 19, 2021
5.0

"Amazing "

Amazingly suportive. Staff are very helpful.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5
P
Parent
Parent Jan 9, 2021
5.0

"Review"

Amazing staff always ready to help, very good academically I received excellent grades here. Would definitely recommend for anyone thinking of sending their child here
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 4/5
P
Parent
Parent Oct 12, 2020
5.0

"Review of YGBE"

Had a very good experience here. Most staff members are helpful and treat you with respect. Academically very good I achieved excellent grades.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 4/5
P
Parent
Parent Sep 14, 2020
5.0

"amazing "

Amazing school and amazing staff
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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