Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd, Llangynwyd

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd is a Welsh-medium school in Wales. Welsh schools are inspected by Estyn rather than Ofsted, and its latest report is published on Estyn's website.

It had 701 pupils in the 2025/26 school census.

18% of pupils are eligible for free school meals (three-year average).

Of its pupils, 3% have additional learning needs; and 3% are from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

Year groups range from 50 pupils (Year 12) to 133 (Year 10).

Its delegated budget for 2026-27 works out at £7,098 per pupil, against £5,496 in 2021-22. It carried forward £173k of reserves at the end of 2024-25.

Estyn's report on its March 2023 inspection summarises Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd like this:

"The headteacher and other leaders have very high expectations of staff and pupils. They promote professional values regularly and lead with sensitivity. There is a familial Welsh atmosphere and a strong ethos of teamwork that permeate the whole school. There is a high level of consistency in the way in which staff perform their duties, which ensures that strong support is available to pupils so that they can achieve their potential. The quality of teaching is consistently high across the school and there are close and supportive working relationships between pupils and teachers. In most cases, staff plan interesting learning opportunities that provide an appropriately high level of challenge for pupils. They know the pupils well and give them clear feedback on how to improve their work."

"As a result, many pupils make strong progress in their subject understanding and skills. The school provides a wide range of courses in key stage 4 and the sixth form, which includes some vocational courses. There is a very wide range of opportunities for pupils to take part in cultural and physical activities. Pastoral staff promote pupils’ personal development very effectively. They work positively with pupils and there is a close and supportive relationship between staff and parents. There is a host of extra-curricular activities to enable pupils to pursue their interests and develop as well-informed citizens. Overall, pupils genuinely enjoy coming to school and attendance levels are notably higher than the national average."

"Staff in the additional learning needs (ALN) department and ‘Tŷ Derwen’ have very high expectations in terms of what pupils can achieve academically and socially. They know their pupils very well and tailor their provision carefully to ensure that they achieve to the best of their ability. Leaders have a comprehensive picture of the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. They are ambitious and plan carefully for improvements. There is a strong link between the professional learning activities that are provided for staff and the school’s improvement priorities. As a result of inspiring leadership, Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd provides a very positive environment for pupils to thrive academically and develop as well-rounded citizens."

Estyn made 1 recommendation: (1) The school should continue with its improvement plans. There are no specific recommendations that arise from this inspection.

In its own words: "Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd is a designated Welsh-medium school for boys and girls aged 11 to 19 maintained by Bridgend Unitary Authority. This is the only Welsh medium comprehensive school for the Unitary Authority. The school is located in the historic village of Llangynwyd and serves the whole Unitary Authority catchment area."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, basketball, drama, eco club, art and Duke of Edinburgh.

The nearest other state secondary schools to Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Llangynwyd are Maesteg School (2 miles), Coleg Cymunedol Y Dderwen (3.1 miles), Cynffig Comprehensive School (4.4 miles) and Bryntirion Comprehensive School (4.9 miles).

The nearest railway station is Garth (Bridgend) Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Maesteg Comp (opposite), 220 metres away.