Ysgol Glan Clwyd
| Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd | |
|---|---|
 Ysgol Glan Clwyd (old building) | |
| Location | |
Upper Denbigh Rd , LL17 0RP Wales | |
| Coordinates | 53°15′18″N 3°26′18″W / 53.2550°N 3.4382°W |
| Information | |
| Other name | YGC |
| Type | Welsh medium secondary school |
| Motto | Harddwch, Dysg, Doethineb (Beauty, Learning, Wisdom) |
| Established | 1956 |
| Local authority | Denbighshire |
| Department for Education URN | 401693 Tables |
| Headteacher | Sian Alwen |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Enrolment | 1046 (2023) |
| Houses |
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| Colour(s) | Navy, blue and yellow |
| Website | ysgolglanclwyd |
Ysgol Glan Clwyd (or Ysgol Uwchradd Glan Clwyd) is a Welsh medium secondary school, and was the first of its kind. It opened in 1956, initially at Rhyl on the coast before moving inland to St Asaph in 1969.[1][2] It is overseen by the Denbighshire Local Education Authority.
Present
In 2022 it had 1034 students, of whom 108 were in the sixth form.[3] A government inspection reported that although 70% students are from homes where English is the main or only language spoken, 95% of the students spoke Welsh as well as a native speaker. All subjects are taught in Welsh apart from English and a few in the sixth form.
There is a class for non-Welsh speakers to learn Welsh. Later in school, these pupils join mainstream classes.
The school has been reconstructed and refurbished in regards to Denbighshire County Council's twenty-first century school modernisation plan. The new building and refurbishment officially opened in September 2017, but pupils were moved into the building when the school opened in January 2017.[4]
Musical theatre
Musical theatre is important in Ysgol Glan Clwyd. The school has recently put on a musical under the name of Sioe Y Sioeau, which included songs from The Lion King and Hairspray. It also included the play Blood Brothers.
The school has also recently performed a show called "Yn y Dechreuad" or "In the Beginning" about how and why the school started and its journey to what the school is today.
Notable former pupils
- Tara Bethan, actress and singer[5]
- Becky Brewerton golf player [6]
- Eleri Earnshaw, association football coach and former Wales international[7]
- Morgan Elwy, singer [8]
- Mark Evans, singer [9]
- Gareth Jones (Gaz Top), television presenter [10]
- Lisa Gwilym, radio and TV presenter[11]
- Peredur Owen Griffiths, member of the Senedd for South Wales East[12]
- Caryl Parry Jones, entertainer [13]
- Non Parry, actress and singer [8]
- Manon Rhys, writer [14]
- Rachael Solomon, singer and TV producer [8]
- Rebecca Trehearn, actress [15]
- Bryn Williams, chef [16]
References
- ^ "History of Ysgol Glan Clwyd".
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 October 2007. Retrieved 5 July 2007.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Ysgol Glan Clwyd Estyn report 2022" (PDF).
- ^ "Facilities | Ysgol Glan Clwyd".
- ^ "Tara Bethan". BBC (in Welsh). Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ Becky Brewerton Retrieved 14 August 2025
- ^ Gareth Bicknell (3 August 2004). "Eleri ready to tackle US; Double-winning footballer Eleri Earnshaw is heading to the States to boost her hopes of a professional career, as she tells". Liverpool Post. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Marco Vranic, Retrieved 14 August 2025
- ^ North Wales Live Retrieved 14 August 2025
- ^ Harvey McGavin My Best Teacher Retrieved 14 August 2025
- ^ "Holi Llywyddion y Dydd, Llŷr Evans a Lisa Gwilym". Golwg360 (in Welsh). 3 June 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ "Peredur Owen Griffiths MS". Senedd Cymru. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
- ^ BBC Radio Cymru Retrieved 14 August 2025
- ^ Wales Online, Retrieved 14 August 2025
- ^ North Wales Live, Retrieved 14 August 2025
- ^ Y Lolfa, Retrieved 14 August 2025
External links
- 2006 inspection report
- Education in Welsh: A short history on bbc.co.uk, accessed July 5, 2007
- Official Website