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Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr

Cardiff, United Kingdom
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2.4 /5

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About Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Plasmawr is a Welsh-medium comprehensive secondary school located on Waterhall Road, Fairwater, Cardiff. Established in 1998, it was the second Welsh-medium secondary school in Cardiff and serves a wide area of western Cardiff including Fairwater, Ely, Canton, and surrounding communities. The school offers education for students aged 11 to 18 and provides a balanced curriculum enriched by partnerships with other Welsh-medium schools. It emphasizes pupil well-being, Welsh language use, and community involvement. The school is known for strong academic results, with many students progressing to Russell Group universities. Facilities include a range of extracurricular activities such as sports, arts, and cultural trips, supporting a caring and inclusive environment. The school has received recognition for teaching excellence and maintains a positive relationship with parents and the local community.

Key Facts

Founded 1998
Students 1,150
Head/Principal Rhodri Thomas

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 1.3
Teaching Quality 2.8
Communication 2.5
Student Wellbeing 2.8
Facilities 2.3

Reviews 5

P
Parent
Parent Jan 9, 2025
2.0

"Teachers ig"

Enjoyed it until Dion Davies got involved with everything I did, so now I can’t do any of my GCSE’s well, cheers mate!
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 2/5
P
Parent
Parent May 4, 2023
3.0

"School"

Have different attitudes towards boys and girls
Tell us to speak welsh but they speak English to us
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 2/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 3/5
P
Parent
Parent Apr 23, 2023
3.0

"Ysgol plasmawr "

Mr Hayes was better
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 2/5
P
Parent
Parent Sep 23, 2022
3.0

"it’s mid"

Idk a very mid school, food is basically raw but atleast they have a dance club
Safety & Wellbeing 2/5
Teaching & Learning 3/5
Communication 2/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 2/5
P
Parent
Parent Jan 30, 2021
1.0

"you won’t come out alive"

you will leave this school with at least 3 mental illnesses you didn’t have before.
Safety & Wellbeing 1/5
Teaching & Learning 1/5
Communication 1/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 1/5
Facilities 1/5

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