Rhuddlan school project sees roof completion on two classrooms

The extension project at Ysgol y Castell in Rhuddlan has seen progress on the roof of the first two classrooms within the project.

The structure is now watertight with the masonry works finalised and roof completed.

The new windows and doors for the classrooms are to be installed next, and internal works are continuing to progress well.

The project is on target for handover of the first two classrooms in the Spring, with the hope that they will be ready for pupil use.

During the course of the project, Ysgol y Castell will receive extra space upgrades in four of its existing classrooms as well as energy improvement works.

The first phase of the project commenced last summer, with the further energy reduction works to be undertaken during the second phase of work.

The work is currently focused on the first two classrooms, before moving onto the next set of classrooms which are also due to be extended.

The extension will provide 16 square metres of addition classroom space in all four of the classrooms, producing a total extension of 64 square metres for pupil use and will see updated learning facilities added at the same time.

The first phase of work is set to be completed in Winter 2026.

This first phase of the project is 65% match funded by the Welsh Government, through its Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme.

The remaining 35% of funding has primarily come from a developer’s contribution provided by the Tirionfa housing development in Rhuddlan.

Geraint Davies, Head of Service for Education at Denbighshire County Council said:

“I’m really pleased to see the progress on this project, adding a more modern space for pupil use.

The structural work is coming along well, and we hope to see the first two classrooms ready for pupil use in Spring.”