Ysgol Cefn Coch

Ysgol Cefn Coch is a Welsh-medium primary school located in the village of Penrhyndeudraeth, Gwynedd, United Kingdom. The school serves the local community and is named after the older settlement of Cefn Coch ('Red Ridge') in the area. Welsh is the main medium of instruction, reflecting the school's commitment to promoting the Welsh language and culture. The school has a reputation for academic success, having received high grades from Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, including seven grade ones in 2006, a first for a school in Gwynedd. Facilities include a primary school setting combined with a language centre for teaching Welsh, supporting both local pupils and wider language education initiatives. The school is known for its strong community ties and emphasis on bilingual education.