Powys Update October 2025

We’re pleased to share an update on the plans for a new primary school building for Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan. Powys County Council is committed to delivering a new, purpose-built school on the former Brecon High School site, designed to accommodate up to 360 pupils.

This project is part of the Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme, a national investment initiative delivered in partnership between the Welsh Government and Powys County Council. Funding through the programme is subject to a three stage business case process.

Progress to date:

· A Strategic Outline Case (SOC), which is the first business case, was developed and approved earlier this year by both Powys Cabinet and Welsh Government.

· Architects were appointed in early 2025 to carry out a feasibility study and help shape the project brief.

We are now preparing to undertake a procurement exercise to appoint a contractor. The appointed contractor will have a full design team and there will be plenty of opportunities for learners, staff, governors and members of the community to engage in the design process following their appointment.

We’ll continue to provide regular updates and have launched a dedicated webpage where you can follow the project’s progress.