Established 1958 Headteacher Mr. B. Whiteley Staff 75 Number of students 800 | Type Secondary/High Local authority Phone +44 1978 720700 Founded 1958 | |
Location Church Street
Gwersyllt
Wrexham CB
LL11 4HB
Wales Address Bryn Glas, Gwersyllt, Wrexham LL11 4HB, UK Motto "Dim heb Ymdrech - Nothing without Effort" Similar Darland High School, Rhosnesni High School, Ysgol Clywedog, Ysgol Rhiwabon Secondar, Castell Alun High School Profiles | ||
Ysgol Bryn Alyn is a secondary school in the county borough of Wrexham, Wales. Its catchment area includes its local primary schools within Gwersyllt and other nearby villages.
Contents
- Ysgol bryn alyn testimonial
- The Schools Curriculum
- Inspections
- Structure of the school day and pupil management
- Facilities
- Refurbishment and front block demolition
- Achievements
- References
Mr Brian Whiteley took up the position of headteacher in July 2011.
The school is also known as the school as which Robbie Savage attended.
Ysgol bryn alyn testimonial
The School's Curriculum
At Key Stage 3 (KS3), students at Ysgol Bryn Alyn are taught all the mandatory subjects required by the Welsh National Curriculum. At the end of Key Stage 3 pupils are given Teacher Assessment (TA) levels from 3 to 7 in their core and foundation subjects. A special presentation afternoon during the year celebrates the achievement of Year 9 pupils throughout KS3.
At Key Stage 4 (GCSE level), students select three subjects to which they wish to study, alongside mandatory English, English Literature Mathematics, Double Science, Welsh Short Course and RE Short Course. Recently, college course opportunities at Coleg Cambria have been offered, however pupils wishing to opt for one of these loose an option subject. These are chosen in Year 9. Non-exam subjects are Physical Education and PSE. Students select up to three (plus two reserves) of the following GCSE subjects:
BTEC courses (since 2006):
In partnership with Yale College (Coleg Cambria) (Since 2006):
There are also other subjects which can be mixed with GCSE subjects, but a GCSE is not obtained at the end of these courses:
Inspections
The school underwent a full Estyn inspection in early May 2007 [1], and results were received in late July.
Ysgol Bryn Alyn is an excellent school which give you a wide and open attempt on what you want to achieve. (Estyn inspectors' report)
The school was previously an underachiever; however, since the introduction of new schemes of work and new staff, that perception has been largely reversed, and is proved by massive support raised for charities and funds such as the money that was raised for BBC Children in Need and awards won such as the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Award.
Structure of the school day and pupil management
The school day in its current form was launched in June 2008. It consists of six 50-minute lessons, and then the final lesson ends at the day at 3.20pm.
Many extra-curricular clubs are held in the school, including Music and Library activities, even with after school clubs like Film Club, Netball, Rounders and Football.
Facilities
The school has many facilities, including four ICT suites, a full indoor swimming pool, a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area), a sports hall, a Science Block and a library with a wide selection of fiction and non-fiction books.
Refurbishment and front block demolition
In 2016, the front area of the school is going to be demolished during the Summer Holidays. Many internal refurbishment have been completed. The front block is going to be replaced by a more modernised block of classrooms.
Achievements
Awards given to the school include:
• Best Canteen In Wales 2011