Historic milestone: GCSE triumph coincides with 450th year of school’s founding
Following a successful academic year, August 21, 2025, marks a very special day of celebration for Year 11 students, staff, and families in Ysgol Rhiwabon.
Not only have they achieved an excellent set of results, their success and celebrations coincide with the 450th anniversary of the founding of the school and the Year 11 cohort contribute to its proud history and bright future.
Ysgol Rhiwabon Staff and Governors are very proud of the achievements of the year group. The Class of 2025 has displayed some outstanding individual achievements and a collective success which the school and local community can celebrate together.
Just a few of the highlights include:
A rise in the number of students securing A*/A grades across all their subjects.
A significant increase in the highest grades in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Mathematics.
Impressive achievements in Art and French with half the cohort achieving A/A*.
Student of the Year Awards for Ysgol Rhiwabon learners studying courses in college.
The majority of learners achieving a higher pass in the Skills Challenge Certificate, evidencing their cross curricular skills.
Mrs Ferron-Evans, Headteacher, commented: “Our students, supported by their families, have worked very hard to secure success and we are delighted to see their results. Every year I am impressed with the way school staff support these outcomes and they deserve a special mention for working tirelessly to secure this success.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff, students and parents for their contribution to the incredible amount of hard work and dedication evident across such a wide range of studies and skills.
The grades achieved provide certainty and opportunity for the future. As Ysgol Rhiwabon students move forward with results which enable our young people to further their studies, or to enter the world of work, as confident and successful individuals. We wish them continued success and happiness in the future.’’





