Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School
| Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School | |
|---|---|
Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin (Welsh) | |
| Current school badge The school in 2009 | |
| , SA32 8DN | |
| Information | |
| Type | State school |
| Motto | Heb Ddysg Heb Ddeall (Without learning there is no understanding) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Local authority | Carmarthenshire County Council |
| Headteacher | Llinos Jones |
| Gender | Male/Female/Non-Binary |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 934 |
| Language | Welsh |
| Houses | Hengwrt , Hergest , Llwydiarth and Peniarth |
| Colours | Lilac and black |
| Website | yggbm.org |
Bro Myrddin Welsh Comprehensive School, also known by its Welsh name Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin, is a Welsh-medium school in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is situated near the village of Croesyceiliog, about 11⁄4 miles (2 km) south of Carmarthen. Myrddin, the Welsh name of the legendary figure Merlin, is traditionally associated with the town of Carmarthen (Welsh: Caerfyrddin, 'Myrddin's fort'), and Bro Myrddin means "Myrddin's country (or vale)".
According to a 2022 Estyn report 70% of pupils come from Welsh-speaking homes; but all pupils could speak Welsh to first-language standard. Previous reports have rated the school 'Excellent' and the school is often used as a case study. It has been ranked as one of the top 5 state secondary schools in Wales concurrently and often being the top Welsh medium school.