Brynmawr Foundation School

Brynmawr Foundation School is a secondary community school located in Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, serving students aged 11 to 16. The school has been established for nearly 60 years and combines traditional values with modern technology and teaching approaches. It fosters a warm and welcoming ethos, encouraging pupils to have high aspirations. The school is known for strong academic performance, with 98% of pupils achieving at least 5 grades A* to C at GCSE level in 2016. Facilities include a 3G sports pitch opened in 2022, funded by Sport Wales and Blaenau Gwent Council, supporting a broad curriculum and extracurricular activities.