2 days ago
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Pontypool Welsh-medium school to receive major investment
Ysgol Bryn Onnen in Varteg, Pontypool, will undergo a multi-million pound refurbishment as part of long-term plans to improve Welsh-medium education in the area.
The project will be funded through a Welsh Government Sustainable Communities for Learning grant and supported by Torfaen County Borough Council.
Rhys ap Gwyn, headteacher at Ysgol Bryn Onnen, said: "The news of the investment and update from Estyn made our 30th anniversary celebrations even more special.
"We're looking forward to planning for the next 30 years of providing excellent Welsh medium education in our community."
Site surveys will take place over the summer, with work expected to begin next July and finish by October 2027.
The investment follows positive feedback from Estyn, which recently confirmed the school is no longer under review after making 'sufficient progress' on recommendations from its last inspection.
Dr Andrew Powles, director of education, said: "I am pleased Estyn has recognised the good and sustained progress made by Ysgol Bryn Onnen over the past year.
"The school's leadership team and governing body have driven improvements across many areas which gave Estyn confidence that the school is offering a good standard of education to its pupils."
Councillor Richard Clark, executive member for children, families and education, said: "We are pleased with the progress Ysgol Bryn Onnen has made and pleased that Estyn has recognised this."
