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Cwmcarn’s new Welsh-medium primary school has been officially unveiled by Wales’ education secretary.

Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon has been built on the site of the former Cwmcarn Comprehensive School.

Lynne Neagle, cabinet secretary for education, was there to officially open the school on Friday April 26, alongside Caerphilly County Borough mayor Mike Adams.

The new school has been open to around 260 pupils since November last year, and has the capacity to welcome a further 180.

The project was jointly funded by Caerphilly Council and Welsh Government through the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, which was previously known as the 21st Century Schools programme.

Ms Neagle said: “This is an exciting moment that highlights just how much has been achieved here with the hard work of the school and community.

“The new building and facilities will ensure that our children receive the best education as well as opening up opportunities to the wider community.”

Cllr Carol Andrews, council cabinet member for education, said: “Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon really is a shining example of what can be achieved when there is a determination and an ambition to make a dream a reality.

“I would like to commend everyone who has worked so hard to deliver this ambitious project, those involved have helped to create a state-of-the-art learning environment that will benefit local children for generations to come.”

Headteacher Anita Tucknutt said: “The journey from where we started, to today, has been unbelievable. It is truly amazing to be in such a beautiful building surrounded by the mountains of Twmbarlwm. We feel so lucky.

“We now have the opportunity to grow Teulu Cwm Gwyddon as we have the space and facilities to welcome our parents and the wider community to our amazing school.

“The official opening signals the start of an exciting journey of growth and development for us, we are all excited about the future.”