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Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf

Cardiff, United Kingdom
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About Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf is a Welsh-medium coeducational secondary school located in Llandaff North, Cardiff. Established in 1978 as the first Welsh-medium secondary school in Cardiff, it has grown to become the largest of its kind in Wales, with approximately 1,400 students. The school emphasizes teaching most subjects through the medium of Welsh, fostering a strong Welsh cultural identity and language proficiency among its pupils. It offers education from ages 11 to 18, including preparation for the Welsh Baccalaureate examination in the sixth form. The school has a history of academic success and a vibrant community ethos, promoting respect, individual development, and pride in Welsh heritage. Facilities have evolved over time, including a period when younger pupils were taught at a separate site, but now all students are housed at the main Bridge Road site.

Key Facts

Founded 1978
Students 1,400
Head/Principal Matthew Evans

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 2.5
Teaching Quality 2.8
Communication 2.5
Student Wellbeing 2.5
Facilities 2.0

Reviews 5

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Parent
Parent Jul 28, 2023
3.0

"It's okay"

This school is okay, it could be worse, it could be better. The "Hafan" (meaning "home" in English) is designed incase student is stressed or something along those lines. It's meant to make it easier for a student to focus, relax and do work. But there tends to be at least one of these; student having a panic attack or a student doing self harm. Also after speaking to a teacher about an issue, quite often the student will be strongly encouraged to go there for the next lesson period.

The punishment system is very poor since most people skip being kept in during lunch with no further punishment.I

On the other hand, this school is a good welsh-medium school. A high majority of the teachers are very supportive and kind towards students and do their jobs well.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 2/5
Facilities 3/5
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Parent
Parent May 18, 2023
4.0

"Decent experience "

A lot of opportunities for students in terms of creativity, education, and sports. In terms of mental health support, teachers are able to support children with problems containing exams or daily school life.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Sep 6, 2021
3.0

"Glantaf is fine but is "

Some great teachers and a great selection of different classes and sports but homophobia among the students is pretty bad. The teachers fail to do much about it as well. Overall a good school with a few miscommunication problems among teachers and students but that’s what we’ve come to expect from most schools.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 7, 2020
1.0

"EEEEEEEE"

Finger slipped Oopsies well I’m not wrong lol
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5
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Parent
Parent Oct 6, 2020
5.0

"A excellent school with excellent teachers "

I am in year 11 of this school and in my 5 year. The teachers of this school are very hardworking. I have had support from the start and since comig to the school my grades have sored. I nelive this is absolutely amazing school. And as a welsh school gives advantages for the futer
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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