Isle of Anglesey County Council has moved a step closer towards delivering a new, modern learning building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi after securing Welsh Government approval.
The Welsh Government has approved plans to relocate 11 to 18-year-old learners to a new £66 million school building, near Holyhead Leisure Centre, (subject to the successful procurement of land). This decision now brings the statutory consultation process to an end.
Isle of Anglesey County Council’s Director of Education, Skills and Young People, Aaron C Evans, said, “We’re delighted that Welsh Government has given its seal of approval for a new building for Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi.”
“Creating a modern, purpose-built school building represents a major investment in education in Caergybi and its catchment area. We believe this project will secure the long-term sustainability of secondary education locally and provide specialist learning spaces of the highest standard.”
He added, “A new building and facilities will contribute towards ensuring the best possible experiences and outcomes for our young people, while fully supporting the council’s aims of ‘modernising learning communities and developing the Welsh language strategy’.”
The proposal would aim to see the current school facilities on Alderley Terrace close in summer 2030, with a new secondary school building opening in autumn 2030.
Anglesey council’s Chief Executive, Dylan J. Williams, added, “Welsh Government approval without any modifications marks an important milestone in our plans to provide high-quality, sustainable education for young people in Caergybi. A modern new learning environment at Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi would ensure that pupils have access to the best facilities and opportunities available.”
“These proposals also support one of the council’s key strategic aims – education – by helping to ensure effective provision today and long into the future.”
The statutory planning process will now be followed before any works can begin.
Ends 13 April 2026
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The proposed new building would achieve a BREEAM ‘excellent’ rating, and would be net zero in operation, meeting Welsh Government’s Sustainable Communities for Learning programme standards.
Achieving the proposed plan would be dependent on ensuring financial support from Welsh Government. It is hoped that the estimated £65.9m cost of the building would be jointly funded by the Welsh government and the county council, through a MIM – Mutual Investment Model.