Site Facilities
Christ the Word Catholic School opened in September 2019.
Our new School is designed to allow the Lower School (3 – 11) and Upper School (11 – 16) to operate independently with their own access and outdoor spaces. Careful organisation during the school day will enable learners to make best use of the excellent facilities, including the Chapel, Drama Studio, Dining Room and Sports Hall.
The facilities include;
- Chapel
- Four court sports hall
- Main hall
- Small hall
- Drama studio
- All weather pitch
- Specialist classrooms such as music, design technology and science.
During 2017, Denbighshire County Council and the Diocese of Wrexham went through the formal
consultation process regarding plans for a new 3-16 Catholic school in Rhyl, this involved the
neighbouring schools Ysgol Mair (primary) and Blessed Edward Jones High School becoming
one. The initial driver for change was the need to improve the teaching and learning facilities at
both schools.
Christ the Word Catholic School will build on the ethos, success and achievements at the core of education provision across the Diocese. It will be a strong and nurturing learning community.
- The Rt Reverend Peter M Brignall, Bishop of Wrexham.
This fantastic new school will help us achieve our goal of providing modern facilities across Denbighshire that further enhance pupils’ learning.
- Huw Hilditch-Roberts, Lead Member for Education, Children and Young People, Denbighshire County Council
I am delighted that the partnership of Welsh Government, Denbighshire County Council and the Catholic Church will deliver a brand new school to serve the families of Rhyl and the surrounding parishes.