Flintshire Council proposes plans for new Saltney primary school
More than £140m has been invested over the last 10 years into Flintshire’s school estate
Flintshire County Council has proposed plans for a new primary school in Saltney as part of its modernisation programme.
It comes as the council has been building new schools, remodelling and developing buildings to provide inspiring and modern learning environments for students, staff, parents/carers and the wider community.
More than £140m has been invested over the last 10 years into Flintshire’s school estate.
As part of the continuation of the programme, investment has been identified for the primary schools in Saltney.
However, in order to secure the required funding for capital investment for Saltney, it is proposed to close and amalgamate Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School, which are among the highest ranked schools requiring school modernisation and investment in the education portfolio.
The proposed 3-11 English medium school would remain located on two separate sites for the short-term, while a new school is developed on the existing Saltney Wood Memorial site.
Claire Homard, chief officer for education at Flintshire County Council, said: “The council’s school modernisation programme has made good progress in modernising our school estate, meeting demand for places and expanding pupil places where required, including early years provision.
“We have got to ensure that we have got good schools in the right locations that can deliver quality education. This proposal is a great opportunity to ensure learners in Saltney have the best possible opportunities so they can reach their full potential.”
The investment would also include a review of safe routes to school. If required, an investment in improvements to walkways, road crossings and traffic calming measures will be introduced to ensure the required safety standards are met.