It is my pleasure to welcome you to our school community. At Ysgol Bro Taf, we are dedicated to harnessing the power of education to enrich the lives of our learners and ensure the prosperity of the Pontypridd district, both now and for future generations.
Our goal is simple: to ensure every pupil has the chance to shine. We’re committed to creating a school where everyone feels supported, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
We’ve 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 — 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.
I’m excited about the journey ahead and all we’ll 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
✨The Academic Excellence Award is back!✨
Celebrating excellent work and progress in lessons and is worth 10 Achievement Points! 🏆🔟👏🏼
📚Communication Faculty: Isla
🧑💻STEM Faculty: Grace & Darcy
💟Skills for Life Faculty: Olivia
📣 Looking for something to do after school?
Check out the fantastic local youth clubs run by the YEPs team! 🙌
A great chance to meet new people, get involved in activities and have fun! ⭐
🏫 MISS SCHOOL = MISSING OUT
Attendance continues to be a whole-school priority. We made significant improvements throughout 2025/26, and this positive trend is continuing.
Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow, build friendships and experience something new. That's why we need to work in partnership with our families to help every pupil develop positive attendance habits.
You can help at home by:
⏰ Establishing consistent bedtime and morning routines
🎒 Getting everything ready the night before
💬 Speaking positively about attending school
📅 Booking appointments outside school hours where possible
❤️ Talking to us early if your child is experiencing difficulties coming to school
👏 Celebrating positive attendance and punctuality
We know that sometimes absence is unavoidable, but together we can make sure our pupils don't miss the opportunities that school provides.
Every day counts. Every lesson counts. Every child matters.
💙 Miss School = Missing Out.
#AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #MissSchoolMissingOut #WorkingTogether
