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Our goal is simple: to ensure every pupil has the chance to shine. Weโre committed to creating a school where everyone feels supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
Weโve designed our curriculum to spark curiosity, challenge minds, and open doors to new opportunities. By focusing on exceptional teaching and a love of learning, we aim to nurture aspirations and confidence in every pupil.
Ysgol Bro Taf is built on the values of being brave, respectful, optimistic, trusting, aspirational, and having fun. We see ourselves as ONE community โ where everyone works together, celebrates achievements, and grows as leaders. These values shape everything we do, helping us create a school filled with kindness, resilience, and a positive spirit.
Iโm excited about the journey ahead and all weโll achieve together. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to building a strong partnership as we help every pupil thrive.
Warmest regards,
Mr Mark Thomas
Headteacher

Fantastic news from the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge (28th January 2026)! ๐งฎโจ
30 pupils from Years 9โ11 took on the 60-minute, 25-question paper designed to develop reasoning, precision and problem-solving fluency.
๐ Results show strong progress:
Last year: 11 Bronze, 1 Silver
This year: 5 Bronze, 4 Silver, ๐ฅ 1 Gold
Special congratulations to Caidyn W (Year 9) โ Gold, Best in School, and through to the Grey Kangaroo on 19th March!
We are incredibly proud of all pupils who embraced the challenge.
#BeAspirational #beoptimistic #bebrave #STEM #UKMT
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๐๐ฅ WHAT. A. DAY. ๐ฅ๐
Our Year 11 pupils had an absolutely AMAZING Enrichment Day with RCT Mega Drive โ and it did not disappoint!
From powerful sessions with the Fire Service ๐ to eye-opening workshops with Barod, plus hands-on first aid training โค๏ธโ๐ฉนโฆ our pupils were fully engaged from start to finish.
And the highlight? ๐คฉ
Getting behind the wheel and driving with qualified instructors! ๐๐จ
An action-packed day full of real-life skills, confidence building and unforgettable experiences as they prepare for the road ahead.
Huge thank you to everyone who made it happen โ our pupils were outstanding! ๐โจ
#EnrichmentDay #year11 #megadrive #lifeskills #FutureReady
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Your Future in Science Starts Now!โญ
๐ Love Science? Doing well in your GCSE Science doesnโt just lead to doctors and engineers.
It can open doors to wild, creative, unexpected careers you might not even know exist! ๐๐ฌ
Science isnโt just a subject. Itโs a launchpad to your future. Dream big. Aim high. Start now. ๐
#GCSEScience #FutureCareers #STEMJobs #Aspirational #ThinkBig #BroTaf
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