RCT Primary Batch

Llanilltud Faerdref Primary School, Pontypridd

The redevelopment of Llanilltud Faerdref Primary School will see the creation of a new single-storey building which targets net zero carbon in operation and accommodates up to 240 pupils plus 30 nursery places.

Designed to provide a vibrant 21st century learning environment for staff and pupils, the new building will contain modern facilities throughout, and include classrooms for nursery and reception age groups, three infant and four junior classrooms. Putting local people at the heart of this development, the new school will also offer spaces for the wider community to enjoy.

Externally, an entrance plaza with covered cycle storage, an outdoor classroom, and hard landscaped play areas will deliver a welcoming educational environment, while a two-court multi-use games area, playing fields, and a new car park with EV charging points will contribute to the school’s sustainable vision for future generations.

Penygawsi Primary School, Llantrisant

The construction of a new school building on the existing Penygawsi Primary site will not only provide access to a sustainable and inspiring learning environment, but it will also increase the school’s capacity to 310 primary school pupils (aged 4-11) plus 45 nursery places.

The English-Medium school will benefit from sustainable facilities that are net carbon in operation and innovative teaching spaces arranged around a central ‘heartspace’ with three ‘wings’. Designed with future generations in mind, the new Penygawsi school will accommodate two nursery, one reception, three infant and six junior classrooms – along with a main hall and various supporting areas.

To ensure education continuity, reduce disruption, and maximise investment value, the current building will remain in use during construction. Once the new school is operational, the old site will be demolished and replaced with a new car park, two multi-use games areas and a grass football pitch.

Pontyclun Primary School

This project will provide a new state-of-the-art English medium primary school on the site of the existing school. Arranged over two floors, a key feature of the new building will be a shared ‘heart space’ area, a central resource running through the heart of the school. The building will achieve net zero carbon in operation, and provide classrooms for age groups from nursery to Year 6.

The completed development will deliver a vibrant learning environment, while also providing facilities for the community to use. It will include new external facilities including a car park (with EV charging spaces), cycle storage, hard play areas, two multi-use games areas and green spaces – in contrast to the hard landscape of the current site.