Construction to start on new Pembroke Welsh-medium primary school

The new school, named Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Penfro is being built on the Old School Farm site by contractors Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure.

Work is planned to continue until July 2024, prior to occupation in September 2024.

Pembrokeshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Education and the Welsh Language, Cllr Guy Woodham, said he was delighted the project had been given the go ahead.

“I am very pleased that after much hard work by Council officers, we are in a position to make a start on site prior to the main construction phase which will commence in May 2023. 

“We are excited that this project is progressing and look forward to Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Penfro being ready to admit pupils in September 2024.”

Cllr Woodham said that the development of the school demonstrates a real commitment from the Council towards Welsh medium education in Pembrokeshire and that it will make a positive contribution to the Council’s Welsh in Education Strategic Plan.

“The Council has made significant strides in planning for Welsh medium education provision in recent years and Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Penfro demonstrates that we do not intend to stand still; we are committed to ensuring that good quality Welsh medium education is accessible to all.”

(Lead image: Pembrokeshire Council)