Ysgol Henry Richard

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Ysgol Henry Richard is a bilingual 3-16 school that operates across three campuses. The school was established in September 2014 and is a result of a merger between Llanddewi Brefi and Tregaron primary schools and Ysgol Uwchradd Tregaron. Following a period as acting headteacher, the current headteacher was appointed to the post in September 2017.

He is supported by an acting deputy headteacher and three assistant headteachers. The school is expected to be located on one site by September 2018. Pupils from other primary schools in the catchment area transfer to the secondary sector in Year 7, mainly from Rhoshelyg and Pontrhydfendigaid primary schools.

There are 302 pupils on roll, namely 131 in the primary department and ...171 in the secondary department. Nearly all pupils are of white ethnicity. Fifty-seven per cent (57%) come from Welsh-speaking homes and 88% of pupils are taught through the medium of Welsh.

English is an additional language for a very few pupils. Seven point two per cent (7.2%) of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is lower than the national average of 17% for secondary schools and 19% for primary schools.

No pupils live in the 20% most deprived areas. Fifty-two per cent (52%) of pupils are on the additional learning needs (ALN) register, including 8% of pupils who are on School Action Plus. No pupils are statemented.