Consultation begins on new Holyhead high school

Friday, 6 June 2025 15:14

By MônFM Newsroom

Anglesey Council

Plans to build a new £66 million home for Holyhead High School have been sent out for consultation.

Anglesey Council says it hopes to relocate around 900 pupils to a new site near the town's leisure centre by September 2030.

They're now inviting residents and stakeholders to have their say on the proposals for a more modern high school with more open green spaces.

The consultation, approved by the council's executive last month, will include special feedback sessions involving pupils, staff, parents and governors.

Cllr Dafydd Roberts, who holds the education portfolio, said: "This statutory consultation marks the first step on an exciting journey towards September 2030."

“The proposals represent our commitment to the future of education and Welsh language in Caergybi and wider Holy Island.”

“Input from everyone connected to Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi will therefore be vital in helping us shape this project going forward.”

According to the county council, the current schools building on South Stack Road is approaching the end of its life.

Asides significant maintenace costs, the discovery of RAAC concrete in September 2023 had a huge effect on pupil education.

Aaron Evans, the council's education director, added: "Officers have considered a number of different options for the provision of secondary education in the Holyhead area."

“We’ve come to the conclusion that a new building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi is the best way forward."

"Creating a new modern building would be a significant investment in education in Caergybi and wider catchment area and would also ensure the long-term sustainability of secondary education in the area."

"A new school building with specialist modern learning facilities of the highest standard would also help ensure the best possible educational experiences and outcomes for young people; and support the aims of the county council’s Modernising Learning Communities and Welsh Language strategy.”

The public consultation, which runs until Wednesday 17th July, can be found on the Anglesey Council website.

 

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