Contractor named for Excellent Welsh school

Robertson Group is set to deliver the first school in Wales through WEPCo (Welsh Education Partnership Company) utilising the Welsh Government’s Mutual Investment Model (MIM) following financial close.

Robertson is the chosen contractor for the Mynydd Isa Campus, which is aiming to achieve a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and will be net zero carbon in operation.

The new two-storey Campus, to be built on the site of existing Argoed High School in Mynydd Isa, will provide educational space for pupils from three years old to 16. With a gross internal floor area of 10,507m², the primary and high school will remain as separate schools operating from a single building with some shared facilities.

Outdoor facilities are intended to meet the needs of nursery, primary and high school pupils which will have 43, 600 and 700 places respectively, with both the primary and high schools having specially resourced provision facilities for speech and language.

Flintshire’s Leader and Cabinet Member for Education and Youth, Councillor Ian Roberts, said: “This much-needed modernisation of the school and the new build will be of a high standard and will provide modern, first-class facilities and the best learning opportunities for our children.

“The Council remains committed to investing in the future of our children and young people. We continue to work to provide a high-quality sustainable education for all our learners. It’s great to see the building of this exciting project moving forward.”

The new Campus is scheduled to be ready for occupation early November 2024, with demolition of the old high school and formation of the new games’ pitches completed by September 2025.