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Demolition set to begin on primary school to make way for £20m replacement

News | Nicholas Thomas - Local Democracy Reporting Service | Published: 13:51, Friday June 20th, 2025.
Last updated: 13:51, Friday June 20th, 2025

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Plasyfelin Primary School, Caerphilly
Plasyfelin Primary School, Caerphilly

The first phase of demolition work could begin at Caerphilly’s Plasyfelin Primary School over the summer holidays.

Plans show the town school’s infants’ block and staff room are to be razed, to clear the site for the construction of a new primary.

Senior figures at Caerphilly County Borough Council hope the replacement school will be a “first-class educational experience” for pupils, and also mean more children can attend Plasyfelin Primary.

Previous reports show the new school project will cost more than £20 million, with the council contributing around £5.7 million.

The plan is to demolish the existing buildings in phases, allowing learning to continue on the site until the new school is ready.

Artist impression of the proposed replacement Plasyfelin Primary School, Caerphilly
Artist impression of the proposed replacement Plasyfelin Primary School, Caerphilly

Some classrooms will be moved into temporary structures while that work takes place.

A notice for the first phase shows proposed demolition would begin no sooner than Monday July 21.

If approved, the site will be fenced off while the demolition is carried out.

Documents show the demolition works are expected to be completed by Monday October 20.

The application is currently out for consultation, and can be viewed on the Caerphilly County Borough Council website under reference 25/0346/NOTD.

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