Ysgol Eifionydd

Ysgol Eifionydd is a bilingual co-educational comprehensive secondary school located in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, Wales, serving pupils aged 11 to 16 from Porthmadog, Cricieth, and surrounding rural villages. Established in 1894, the school has a long tradition and was formerly a grammar school known as Ysgol Ganolradd Porthmadog. It is categorized as a Welsh Government category 2A school, meaning that at least 80% of subjects (excluding English and Welsh) are taught through the medium of Welsh. Approximately 69% of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes, reflecting the school's strong Welsh language ethos. The school emphasizes a supportive and inclusive community with a focus on bilingual education, wellbeing, and academic achievement. It aims to develop confident, independent learners with a growth mindset and respect for others. Facilities and curriculum are designed to prepare pupils for the 21st century, with a welcoming ethos and robust support systems for pupils' academic and personal development. Notable former pupils include the poet and scholar T. H. Parry-Williams, and the school has had local artist Rob Piercy as a former art teacher.