Ysgol Y Moelwyn

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Ysgol y Moelwyn is a naturally bilingual secondary school for pupils between 11 and 16 years old.

It is situated in Blaenau Ffestiniog in Gwynedd. There has been a small decline in pupil numbers over the last three years, and there are now 313 pupils on roll. Approximately 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is lower than the national figure of 17%.

Thirty per cent (30%) of pupils are on the school's additional learning needs register, which is higher than the national average. Three per cent (3%) of pupils have a statement of special educational needs, which is slightly higher than the national figure. Eighty one per cent (81%) of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes.

Very few pupils are from... ethnic minority backgrounds. The headteacher has been in post since September 1997. In addition to his role as headteacher of the school, he is also currently acting as the strategic head for Ysgol y Berwyn in Bala.

The school's senior management team includes the headteacher and the deputy headteacher. The school is currently a pioneer school and is working with the Welsh Government and other schools to proceed with developments relating to the curriculum. The school was last inspected in February 2014.