High demand means popular Welsh-medium secondary school in Cardiff will expand intake

NewsLatest Wales NewsCardiff CouncilIt is a 'short-term measure' in response to demand18:06, 17 Jul 2026A popular Welsh-medium secondary school will admit up to 300 new pupils for the 2027-28 year in a “short-term measure” in response to demand increases. The new pupils will be admitted to the year seven age group at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf in an expanded intake for the 2027 academic year.‌A letter sent to parents reads: “At its meeting on July 16, 2026, the council’s cabinet considered the proposed changes, the responses received during the engagement, the issues raised, the council’s response to these, and recommendations on the way forward.”‌It continues: “Cabinet noted the planned temporary increase to intakes at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf by 60 places for the 2027-28 school year