Ysgol Brynhyfryd

Ysgol Brynhyfryd is a bilingual Welsh and English co-educational comprehensive secondary school located in Ruthin, Denbighshire, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded in 1898 originally as 'Ruthin County School for Girls', it became co-educational in 1938 and adopted its current Welsh name in the early 1970s. The school has a strong bilingual ethos reflecting the local community, with about 43.5% of pupils coming from Welsh-speaking homes. It offers a broad curriculum including Welsh, English, Mathematics, Science, Technology, ICT, History, Geography, RE, French, Art, Music, Modern Languages, and PE. The school is known for its supportive and happy bilingual environment and has a reputation for academic success, with 68% of pupils achieving at least five A*-C GCSE grades according to a 2015 Estyn inspection report. Facilities and community engagement are aligned with its comprehensive educational mission.