Ysgol Gynradd Bethel

Ysgol Gynradd Bethel is a Welsh-medium primary school located in the village of Bethel, near Caernarfon in Gwynedd, North Wales. It serves children aged 3 to 11 from Bethel, the community of Llanddeiniolen, and surrounding rural areas. The school has a strong Welsh identity, with approximately 90% of pupils speaking Welsh at home and 96% fluent in Welsh as of 2015. The school was originally opened as Bethel British School on April 11, 1864, with 71 pupils and was renamed Ysgol Gynradd Bethel in 1881 when it moved to its current site. The school emphasizes celebrating children's achievements and developing their appreciation of the environment. Facilities and curriculum focus on fostering individual growth within a Welsh cultural context. The school is also connected to local community activities, including successful junior football clubs.