Plans for new Catholic School in Flintshire

A proposal to transform Catholic education in Flintshire will be considered by Cabinet later this month.

As part of the Council’s school modernisation programme, investment has been identified in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Wrexham and Welsh Government. The proposal would amalgamate several schools and create a new a school.

Flintshire County Council has been building new schools, remodelling and redeveloping buildings to provide inspiring and modern learning environments for students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community.

More than £140 million has been invested over the last 10 years into Flintshire’s school estate.

The latest proposal seeks to close St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, St David’s Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School and open a new 3-18 all through Catholic school.

Following an assessment of all existing sites, the proposed new school will be developed on the existing sites of St Richard Gwyn and St Mary’s in Flint.

Cabinet members will be asked to consider the proposals and agree to launch a formal consultation with key stakeholders.

The plan also includes closing St Anthony’s by September 2026 as the falling level of pupil numbers is making it unsustainable

Chief Officer for Education, Claire Homard, said:

“We are working together with the Diocese to ensure we have a proactive strategy for sustainable, high-quality education for the future.

“We currently have a significant issue with surplus places which is unsustainable in the long-term. This proposal is an opportunity to revitalise education and give learners the best possible opportunities.”

Bishop Peter Brignall of the Diocese of Wrexham said:

“This projected scheme has my support and that of the Diocese. I am pleased to be working in partnership with Flintshire County Council and the Welsh Government to secure the opportunity for Catholic schools in Flintshire to provide for those families that wish faith based education of the highest quality and opportunity for our young people.”

While the new all-through building is approved and constructed, all schools impacted by the 3-18 proposal will continue to operate as separate establishments on their individual school sites.

More information about the schools modernisation programme here: 

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