Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg (previously Ysgol Gyfun Bro Morgannwg) is a

Welsh Welsh may refer to: Related to Wales * Welsh, referring or related to Wales * Welsh language, a Brittonic Celtic language spoken in Wales * Welsh people People * Welsh (surname) * Sometimes used as a synonym for the ancient Britons (Celtic peop ...

medium

comprehensive school A comprehensive school typically describes a secondary school for pupils aged approximately 11–18, that does not select its intake on the basis of academic achievement or aptitude, in contrast to a selective school system where admission is res ...

in the town of

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in the

Vale of Glamorgan The Vale of Glamorgan ( cy, Bro Morgannwg ), often referred to as The Vale, is a county borough in the south-east of Wales. It borders Bridgend County Borough to the west, Cardiff to the east, Rhondda Cynon Taf to the north, and the Bristol C ...

, on the coast of south

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. It is located adjacent to

Barry Hospital Barry Hospital ( cy, Ysbyty Cymunedol Y Barri) is a hospital on Colcot Road in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is managed by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. History The hospital has its origins in the accident ward established b ...

. The school was established in September 2000, in what was formerly the Lower School of

Barry Comprehensive School Barry Comprehensive School ( cy, Ysgol Gyfun y Barri) was a secondary school for boys aged 11–16, situated opposite Highlight Park in the town of Barry, in Wales. Bryn Hafren Comprehensive School was the partner girls' school that also provid ...

. By 2002, there were 24 teachers and 369 pupils in year 7 to 9 at the school. A quarter of the pupils came from homes where one parent could speak Welsh, and 6% came from homes where both parents could speak Welsh. The school won over 7 awards at the

Urdd National Eisteddfod The Urdd National Eisteddfod ( cy, Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Urdd Gobaith Cymru or ''Eisteddfod Genedlaethol yr Urdd'') is an annual Welsh-language youth festival of literature, music and performing arts organised by Urdd Gobaith Cymru. Arguably Eur ...

in 2017, and is typically successful for its all-round talents in all fields.

Alumni

* Sion Jones (rugby league, born 1997), rugby league player for Halifax RLFC and Wales * Lloyd Williams, rugby union player for Cardiff Blues and Wales * Cory Allen, rugby union player for Cardiff Blues and Wales *

Steffan Jones Philip Steffan Jones (born 9 February 1974) is a former professional cricketer who played for Somerset, Northamptonshire and Derbyshire County Cricket Clubs. He was a right-handed batsman and right-arm fast-medium pace bowler. He is now a teach ...

, rugby player for Wales 7s *

Wes Burns Wesley James Burns (born 23 November 1994) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Ipswich Town and the Wales national team. Born in Cardiff, Burns started his career at Bristol City, progressing through the club's ...

, football player for Ipswich Town and Wales * Dafydd Smith, rugby player for Wales 7s *

Mason Grady Mason Grady (born 29 March 2002) is a Welsh international rugby union player, currently playing for URC side Cardiff Rugby Cardiff Rugby ( cy, Rygbi Caerdydd) are one of the four professional Welsh rugby union teams. They compete in the ...

, rugby union player for Cardiff Rugby, Wales U20's and Wales 6 Nations squad 2023 *

Morfydd Clark Morfydd Clark (born ) is a Welsh actress. She is best known for her role as Galadriel in the Amazon Prime fantasy series '' The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power'' (2022–). She received a number of accolades for her performance in the film ...

, Actress *

Annes Elwy Annes Elwy (born 7 June 1992) is a Welsh actress, known for her screen roles in both English and Welsh language productions. Biography She starred as Beth March in the 2017 BBC adaptation of ''Little Women''. She was brought up in Penarth, we ...

, Actress

References

External links

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg website
Secondary schools in the Vale of Glamorgan Bro Morgannwg Educational institutions established in 2000 Barry, Vale of Glamorgan 2000 establishments in Wales {{Wales-school-stub