Plans to merge Saltney primary schools unveiled by Flintshire Council

A new 3-11 primary school is being proposed in Saltney as part of Flintshire County Council’s ongoing school modernisation programme, which aims to improve learning environments and meet the growing needs of the community.

The council has invested more than £140 million over the last decade in upgrading and rebuilding schools across the county.

As part of the next phase, funding has been earmarked for primary schools in Saltney.

The proposal involves the closure and amalgamation of Saltney Ferry Primary School and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary School, two of the highest-priority schools for modernisation and investment in Flintshire’s education portfolio.

The new school would initially operate on two separate sites but will eventually be consolidated at the Saltney Wood Memorial site.

After assessing both locations, the council selected the Saltney Wood Memorial site as the preferred option due to its size, development potential, and central position in the town.

Claire Homard, Chief Officer for Education at Flintshire County Council, said the proposal reflects the council’s commitment to creating high-quality learning environments.

“The council’s school modernisation programme has made good progress in modernising our school estate, meeting demand for places and expanding pupil places where required, including early years provision,” she said.

“We have got to ensure that we have good schools in the right locations that can deliver quality education. This proposal is a great opportunity to ensure learners in Saltney have the best possible opportunities so they can reach their full potential.”

The investment plan also includes a review of safe routes to school.

If necessary, improvements such as upgraded walkways, new road crossings, and traffic calming measures will be introduced to meet safety standards for pupils.

The council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve the start of a formal consultation on the plans and for officers to submit an outline business case to the Welsh Government.