Ysgol Nant Y Groes

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Ysgol Nant y Groes is situated on the outskirts of the seaside town of Colwyn Bay in Conwy county borough.

In 2015, Ysgol Babanod Glan y M£r merged with Ysgol Pendorlan to create the school. Although the headteacher had led both schools since September 2013, he was appointed to the post of headteacher of Ysgol Nant y Groes in April 2015. English is the main medium of the school's life and work.

There are 315 pupils on roll, including 31 part-time nursery pupils. Foundation phase pupils are taught in six single-age classes, while key stage 2 pupils are taught in six mixed-age classes. There are also two resource classes for pupils with additional learning needs at the school, namely one for foundation phase pupils and the o...ther for key stage 2 pupils who receive speech and language support.

Thirty-two per cent (32%) of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is higher than the national percentage of 19%. The school has identified 40% of its pupils as having additional learning needs, which is significantly higher than the national percentage of 21%. Very few pupils have a statement of special educational needs.

Very few pupils are looked after by the local authority. The school has identified that very few pupils speak English as an additional language. Very few pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes.