Ysgol Tryfan is a bilingual (Welsh - English) comprehensive school for pupils aged 11–18, situated in Bangor, Gwynedd. 496 pupils were enrolled at the school in 2023.[1]

Ysgol Tryfan
Address
Map
Lôn Powys

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LL57 2TU

Wales
Coordinates53°13′13″N 4°08′42″W / 53.220234°N 4.144979°W / 53.220234; -4.144979
Information
Former nameBangor Grammar School for Girls
TypeComprehensive
Established1978; 46 years ago (1978)
Local authorityGwynedd
HeadteacherGeraint Jones
Age11 to 18
Enrolment496 (2023)
LanguageWelsh Bilingual (Type A)
Standards Group (1-5)1
Websitewww.ysgoltryfan.org

The majority of pupils live in Bangor, with a large proportion coming from the surrounding towns and villages, including Llanfairfechan, Bethesda, Y Felinheli and Menai Bridge. The school shares the same catchment area of primary schools as Ysgol Friars. On average, around 34% of pupils from primary schools situated in Bangor transfer to Ysgol Tryfan.[2]

Welsh is the school's administrative and official language. According to the latest Estyn inspection report carried out in 2019, 64% of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes.[3] As of 2015, 72% of pupils aged 11–15 were fluent in Welsh.[4] According to the Welsh Government, Ysgol Tryfan was ranked 47th out of 207 in 2019.[5]

Notable former pupils

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References

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  1. ^ "Ysgol Tryfan". mylocalschool.gov.wales. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Review of Bangor catchment area primary education provision" (PDF). Gwynedd Council. Retrieved 6 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Ysgol Tryfan | Estyn". www.estyn.gov.wales. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Ystadegau am iaith disgyblion, Ionawr 2014 a 2015 - a Freedom of Information request to Welsh Government". WhatDoTheyKnow. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 25 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Ysgol Tryfan". Wales Online. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 9 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Board of Directors". www.meithrin.cymru. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  7. ^ Bangor RFC. "Bangor Rugby Hall of Fame". Archived from the original on 28 September 2007. Retrieved 9 January 2008.
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