Y.G.G. Bryniago
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary
PUPILS
190
AGES
3 - 11
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Nursery, Infants & Juniors

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This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils Pupil Level Annual School Census
01792 636000

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the Pupil Level Annual School Census collected by the Welsh Government. The data tells us where pupils lived at the time of the last Pupil Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The areas from which pupils are admitted to a school can change from year to year to reflect the number of siblings and pupils admitted under high priority admissions criteria.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Estyn
NATIONAL AVG. 2.17
Estyn Report
(01/06/2024)
Full Report - All Reports
PRI

Teacher assessment data for primary schools is not published at school or local authority level by the Welsh government. Parents can view individual school websites for the Key Stage 2 (age 11) subject level results for pupils in Reading, Writing, Maths and Grammar Punctuation & Spelling (GPS)

21.6:1
NATIONAL AVG. 20.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
93.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 91.5%
Attendance during the year
Welsh medium
Language of the school
MORE INFO
10.3%
NATIONAL AVG. 23.7%
Free school meals
4.5%
NATIONAL AVG. 5.0%
Pupils with SEN support
Lower James Street
Pontarddulais
Swansea
SA4 8JA
01792 882012

School Description

Ysgol Gynradd Bryniago is a hard-working and happy community where all pupils have the opportunity to achieve well. The headteacher has established robust leadership and provides clear direction across the school. She has very high expectations of herself and others. Together, the headteacher, governors and senior leaders identify the school’s strengths and areas for improvement well. Their thorough knowledge of the provision is a strength. Most pupils, including those with additional learning needs (ALN), make good progress. Teachers plan the curriculum effectively and provide interesting and purposeful learning experiences for pupils. Most pupils are competent mathematicians, write maturely for a range of purposes and achieve high standards in their scientific skills. Staff promote the Welsh language successfully and, as a result, most pupils speak Welsh confidently and develop a strong awareness of their local area and of the history, culture and people of Wales. Overall, teachers plan learning activities that build well on pupils’ previous learning and set high expectations in terms of what they achieve. Most pupils arrive at school ready to enjoy and immerse themselves in their learning. However, staff have a tendency to over-direct learning, which often limits pupils’ ability to develop their independent learning skills. By the top of the school, pupils take good ownership of their learning. On the whole, teachers identify pupils’ strengths valuably and support them successfully to identify the next steps in their learning. Nearly all pupils are polite and treat others with mature respect. They interact with each other in a caring and supportive manner, for example through the school councils. Staff provide a stimulating environment which ensures that pupils’ well-being is supported well.

Y.G.G. Bryniago Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“Try anywhere else first”


I highly regret sending my children there. You cannot see the difference until you take them out and put them in a different place. Certain teachers are fantastic but overall the place is like a Victorian workhouse in my opinion. The Headmistress shows no first person perspective or compassion. I would urge you to look at an alternative school.
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