Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur

Ysgol Gymraeg Ystalyfera Bro Dur is a Welsh-medium all-age school located in Ystalyfera, Swansea, serving pupils aged 3 to 18. Founded in 1969 originally as Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera on the site of the former Ystalyfera Grammar School, it merged with Ysgol Gynradd y Wern primary school in 2017 to form a comprehensive all-age institution. The Bro Dur campus in Port Talbot opened in 2018, complementing the Ystalyfera campuses. The school is known for its strong Welsh cultural ethos and medium of instruction, fostering Welshness and community engagement through activities such as local visits and cultural events. It has a reputation for academic success, extracurricular opportunities including clubs and trips, and a supportive, aspirational environment for pupils. The school serves a wide catchment area including parts of Neath Port Talbot, south Powys, and east Carmarthenshire.