# Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Edern — Cardiff, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 2.6/5 from 6 published reviews
- **Students:** 900
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Principal:** Iwan Pritchard

## Contact

- **Address:** Llanedeyrn Road, Penylan
- **Phone:** +44 29 2048 9445
- **Website:** http://ysgolbroedern.org.uk/index.php/en/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/cardiff/ysgol-gyfun-gymraeg-bro-edern-26025

## About

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.

## Recent parent reviews

- **1/5** — No no good school: Bad school me no like *(May 2024)*
- **2/5** — 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 … *(Sep 2023)*
- **5/5** — Amazing: Amazingly suportive. Staff are very helpful. *(Feb 2021)*
- **5/5** — 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 *(Jan 2021)*
- **5/5** — 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. *(Oct 2020)*
- **5/5** — amazing: Amazing school and amazing staff *(Sep 2020)*

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