Ysgol Bryn Alyn


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.
Brian Whiteley was headteacher from July 2011.
Mrs Kipping took up temporary head position in September 2017.
Mrs Slinn took over head duties in 2018. Since then a new uniform, rules and logo are place and the school are improving their reputation.
The school is also known as the school as which Robbie Savage attended.

The School's Curriculum

At Key Stage 3, 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 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, students select three subjects to which they wish to study, alongside mandatory English, English Literature Mathematics, Double Science, Welsh Short Course and RE Full Course. Recently, college course opportunities at Coleg Cambria have been offered, however pupils wishing to opt for one of these lose an option subject. These are chosen in Year 9. Non-exam subjects are Physical Education and
PSE. Students select up to three of the following WJEC GCSE subjects:


In partnership with Yale College :
There are also other subjects which can be mixed with GCSE subjects, but a GCSE is not obtained at the end of these courses:
The school underwent a full Estyn inspection in early May 2007 , and results were received in late July.

Ysgol Bryn Alyn is an excellent school which gives you a wide and open attempt on what you want to achieve.

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.
Although a more recent inspection showed poor performance the school is currently "improving".

Structure of the school day and pupil management

The school day in its current form was launched in June 2008. It consists of five 60-minute lessons, and then the final lesson ends at the day at 3.00pm
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 five ICT suites, a full indoor swimming pool, a MUGA, 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 2018 construction of a new block of classrooms and improved facilities was completed.

Achievements

Awards given to the school include:
• Best Canteen in Wales 2011