Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
PUPILS
843
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Secondary (ages 11-19)
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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
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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
(01/02/2025)
Full Report - All Reports
317.9
GCSE average points
score (capped 9)
NATIONAL AVERAGE 352.1



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Caergybi
Ynys Môn
LL65 1NP
01407762219

School Description

There is a palpable sense of community in Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi, where staff are dedicated to supporting pupils’ well-being. This commitment is underpinned by the headteacher’s vision of inclusivity and high expectations for pupils. The headteacher provides compassionate leadership and is supported by a committed senior leadership team. Leaders have worked effectively to stabilise the school following operational challenges caused by RAAC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete). However, leadership has not had sufficient impact on improving the quality of teaching and pupils’ skills development. In most lessons, there are positive relationships between teachers and pupils, contributing to a calm and productive atmosphere. The majority of teachers establish effective classroom routines and offer pupils suitable learning activities. In these lessons, most pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, follow instructions attentively, and collaborate effectively. In a very few cases, inspirational teaching leads to exceptional progress. However, in a minority of cases, pupils make limited progress due to a lack of challenge, weak questioning, unclear learning objectives, and poor lesson planning. Despite recent improvements in planning, the school’s provision for developing pupils’ reading skills is too limited. More than a half of pupils have weak reading skills upon entry and do not make sufficient progress in this aspect over time. Overall, opportunities for extended writing are purposeful, though a minority of pupils struggle with grammatical accuracy and spelling. Many pupils apply basic mathematical concepts suitably, but they do not receive enough opportunities to develop these skills in subjects other than mathematics. The school has made notable progress in promoting the Welsh language. Pupils in the ‘Uned Iaith’ benefit from language immersion, while the newly introduced bilingual stream in Year 7 further strengthens the school’s commitment to fostering a bilingual environment. In general, pupils learning Welsh as a second language make appropriate progress although they often lack confidence when speaking. The curriculum is broad and balanced, providing a wide range of subject choices at Key Stage 4 and post-16. The school works successfully with partner schools to enhance its sixth-form offer, ensuring pupils can access a diverse range of courses. The school’s personal and social education (PSE) programme is well-structured and relevant. There is a wide variety of enrichment activities, including clubs, cultural visits, and leadership opportunities.

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