Education

Flintshire County councillors will once more have their say on plans to close four Catholic schools to create a 3-18 super-school and a separate proposal to merge Saltney Ferry and Saltney Wood Memorial Primary Schools.

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire school closure plans face almost total rejection from public again

Alice Cleave, engagement and learning officer at Gladstone's Library.

Alice Cleave, engagement and learning officer at Gladstone's Library.

Alumna Alice inspiring next generation as college prepares for landmark anniversary

Sanderson Weatherall has been instructed to market for sale Ruthin School on behalf of the Joint Administrators at FRP Advisory, following the closure of in July.

Sanderson Weatherall has been instructed to market for sale Ruthin School on behalf of the Joint Administrators at FRP Advisory, following the closure of in July.

How much this historic North Wales school is on the market for after shock closure

Learners Lillian Smith and Josh Robinson, with Employability Mentor Georgia Smith (centre).

Learners Lillian Smith and Josh Robinson, with Employability Mentor Georgia Smith (centre).

Record-breaking summer school helps young people take their next step

Mark Whitfield, CEO of Employee Passport.

Mark Whitfield, CEO of Employee Passport.

Wrexham University partnership fuels growth of tech business

You are now unable to turn from Victoria Road onto Poyser Street

You are now unable to turn from Victoria Road onto Poyser Street

Council admits key restrictions outside Wrexham school cannot yet be enforced

The guidance will aim to bring greater clarity and consistency to mobile phone policies across Wales.

The guidance will aim to bring greater clarity and consistency to mobile phone policies across Wales.

Wales launches consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools

Connah's Quay High School confirms black sock policy after incorrect information released to parents

Connah's Quay High School confirms black sock policy after incorrect information released to parents

Parents frustrated by school sock change after given 'incorrect information'

North Wales school collapse laid bare as report reveals scale of financial crisis

Parents react as mobile phone ban comes into place in Flintshire secondary school

Parents react as mobile phone ban comes into place in Flintshire secondary school

Parents divided over Flintshire school’s new mobile phone ban

Children are back at school and a tech expert has revealed the iPhone and Android parental controls every parent should know about.

Children are back at school and a tech expert has revealed the iPhone and Android parental controls every parent should know about.

Phone settings every parent should check as expert issues back to school warning

Students are being urged to stay vigilant against online fraud as they begin a new academic year.

Students are being urged to stay vigilant against online fraud as they begin a new academic year.

North Wales Police urge students to stay vigilant against online fraud

All smiles at Mountain Lane CP School, Buckley, after the school's Estyn inspection report.

All smiles at Mountain Lane CP School, Buckley, after the school's Estyn inspection report.

Estyn inspectors praise "vibrant and happy" Flintshire school

First day of school.

First day of school.

Back to school! Leader readers share first-day photos

Wrexham Council has made a fresh call for Welsh Government to release £340m of ALN funding to local authorities to pay for support schools have already provided for pupils.

Wrexham Council has made a fresh call for Welsh Government to release £340m of ALN funding to local authorities to pay for support schools have already provided for pupils.

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Wrexham Council renews call for Welsh Government to deliver £340m of ALN funding

Argoed High School is enforcing a school-wide phone ban starting from September

Argoed High School is enforcing a school-wide phone ban starting from September

Flintshire school announces full mobile phone ban starting from September

Rachel Clacher CBE

Rachel Clacher CBE

Rachel Clacher CBE appointed new chancellor of Wrexham University

'A betrayal of pupils' - Politicians slam Flintshire Council over Estyn report

Flintshire Youth Services - which provides activities and support for children in addition to the the council's education services - have been praised by Estyn during a recent inspection.

Flintshire Youth Services - which provides activities and support for children in addition to the the council's education services - have been praised by Estyn during a recent inspection.

Flintshire Youth Services given clean bill of health by Estyn

Flintshire County Council has been put on a monitoring plan by Estyn after it found areas of 'significant concern' within the authority's education service.

Flintshire County Council has been put on a monitoring plan by Estyn after it found areas of 'significant concern' within the authority's education service.

Estyn finds ‘significant concerns’ during Flintshire Education Service inspection

Professor Karen Heald with work created by Wrexham Masters students

Professor Karen Heald with work created by Wrexham Masters students

Wrexham University

Wrexham University master's students unveil public art exhibition

Coleg Cambria's Deeside campus

Coleg Cambria's Deeside campus

New part-time courses to boost skills and careers across North Wales

GCSE results day 2026

GCSE results day 2026

GCSE results day 2026 - live updates across Wrexham and Flintshire

Results Day 2026 will see free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Results Day 2026 will see free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Results Day 2026 - free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate GCSEs

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

Child Benefit payments could stop for parents who fail to extend claims by August 31. You don't need to wait for results day to apply.

HMRC Child Benefit warning for parents as payments could stop this month

Borras Park Community Primary School have been praised by

Borras Park Community Primary School have been praised by

Wrexham primary school praised by inspectors but improvements still needed

Shane, Dylan, Thomas, Lily, Daniel, Adam, Arijus and Kate have all completed the DFN Project Search internship programme.

Shane, Dylan, Thomas, Lily, Daniel, Adam, Arijus and Kate have all completed the DFN Project Search internship programme.

Project Search graduates prove the power of inclusive employment

Wrexham student Martyna Julia Kaczmarek will study medicine this autumn after doubts she could do it

Wrexham student Martyna Julia Kaczmarek will study medicine this autumn after doubts she could do it

A Level Results 2026

Wrexham student who doubted medicine dream secures university place

Wrexham student Lili Gonzalez-Lewis inspired by family care to study medicine, secured place at Cardiff University

Wrexham student Lili Gonzalez-Lewis inspired by family care to study medicine, secured place at Cardiff University

A Level Results 2026

Student Lili inspired by family's care secures place to study medicine

Krish Lavan and fellow student Dylan Blackwell from Coleg Cambria with their robot

Krish Lavan and fellow student Dylan Blackwell from Coleg Cambria with their robot

A Level Results 2026

Wrexham student behind award-winning farming robot set for engineering career

Students celebrating their results at Coleg Cambria's Deeside campus.

Students celebrating their results at Coleg Cambria's Deeside campus.

Students raise bar with exceptional A Level and BTEC results at Coleg Cambria

A Level results day 2026

A Level results day 2026

A-Level results day 2026: Live updates across Wrexham and Flintshire

Buckley student Libby Rush goes onto University of Liverpool as she secures a place for her history degree

Buckley student Libby Rush goes onto University of Liverpool as she secures a place for her history degree

A Level Results 2026

Buckley student secures University of Liverpool place to study history

Wrexham University

Wrexham University

Wrexham University named University of the Year in Daily Mail guide

Independent Flintshire Cllr Bill Crease has defended plans for a 3-18 Catholic super-school in Flint - saying it's what's best for pupils and teachers in the long-run and Flintshire would have to borrow for school improvements whatever the proposal.

Independent Flintshire Cllr Bill Crease has defended plans for a 3-18 Catholic super-school in Flint - saying it's what's best for pupils and teachers in the long-run and Flintshire would have to borrow for school improvements whatever the proposal.

Flintshire County Council

Flintshire councillor says Catholic super-school plan is difficult but necessary

Plans have been submitted for a project at Ysgol Maes-y-Felin in Holywell

Plans have been submitted for a project at Ysgol Maes-y-Felin in Holywell

Mold café, new Lloc homes and Holywell school project among latest Flintshire plans

The murals created by schoolchildren, celebrating the past and present of Bettisfield Colliery.

The murals created by schoolchildren, celebrating the past and present of Bettisfield Colliery.

From Coal to Community: pupils bring colliery’s history and future to life

Families in Flintshire say their children are missing vital school time because ALN support structures are failing them.

Families in Flintshire say their children are missing vital school time because ALN support structures are failing them.

Additional Learning Needs (ALN)

Flintshire parents of ALN children say support system is broken

Caego Day Nursery celebrated 40 years of caring for children.

Caego Day Nursery celebrated 40 years of caring for children.

Wrexham nursery celebrates 40 years of caring for children

Food and fun at Wrexham schools.

Food and fun at Wrexham schools.

Food and fun on the menu at Wrexham schools this summer

Wrexham AFC Foundation collaborates with Rebuild with Hope to offer new school uniforms for £1 at Eagles Meadow

Wrexham AFC Foundation collaborates with Rebuild with Hope to offer new school uniforms for £1 at Eagles Meadow

Wrexham AFC Foundation launches affordable school uniform event at Eagles Meadow

Members of the Overton Playcentre staff team and the two chairs of the management committee.

Members of the Overton Playcentre staff team and the two chairs of the management committee.

Playcentre "absolutely thrilled" at 'excellent' inspection result

Accessibility Ambassadors during their Accessible Wrexham session.

Accessibility Ambassadors during their Accessible Wrexham session.

Young accessibility ambassadors lead the way for more inclusive schools

Wxm Racing team April Prince, Daniel Jones, Toby Kimpton, Abdul Rahman Baidya, Lewis Johnson

Wxm Racing team April Prince, Daniel Jones, Toby Kimpton, Abdul Rahman Baidya, Lewis Johnson

Wrexham students make history with top-20 finish at Formula Student UK

Wxm Racing is Wrexham’s most successful Formula Student team.

Wxm Racing is Wrexham’s most successful Formula Student team.

Wrexham students make history with top 20 finish at Formula Student UK

MMA sessions are helping young people in Flintshire build their confidence and wellbeing

MMA sessions are helping young people in Flintshire build their confidence and wellbeing

Flintshire pupils boost confidence and wellbeing with MMA sessions

Mindfulness Project Wrexham founder Richy Harries with Mandy and Paul, members of the project and helping lead the initiative

Mindfulness Project Wrexham founder Richy Harries with Mandy and Paul, members of the project and helping lead the initiative

Wrexham project launches training house to support people after homelessness

Pupils from St David's Catholic Primary in Mold protesting at Flintshire Council's headquarters ahead of the first super-school consultation - now the St David's Action Group has accused the authority of using scare tactics to build support for the plan.

Pupils from St David's Catholic Primary in Mold protesting at Flintshire Council's headquarters ahead of the first super-school consultation - now the St David's Action Group has accused the authority of using scare tactics to build support for the plan.

Flintshire County Council

Parents accuse Flintshire Council of scaremongering to push £55m super-school

The team at ABC Day Nursery Ltd are celebrating the inspecition report

The team at ABC Day Nursery Ltd are celebrating the inspecition report

Wrexham nursery rated 'excellent' after glowing inspection report

12-year-old Buckley scout Morgan is taking on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for his group

12-year-old Buckley scout Morgan is taking on the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for his group

Buckley boy, 12, takes on Three Peaks Challenge to fund new Scout hut

James Lee Williams - known to the world as The Vivienne - and sister Chanel Williams at NWP headquarters in Colwyn Bay.

James Lee Williams - known to the world as The Vivienne - and sister Chanel Williams at NWP headquarters in Colwyn Bay.

The Vivienne would be ‘extremely proud’ of ketamine campaign launch, sister says

Former Mayor Tina Mannering delivers on promise with new minibus for Dynamic Wrexham

Former Mayor Tina Mannering delivers on promise with new minibus for Dynamic Wrexham

Former Wrexham mayor hands over new Dynamic minibus after year-long fundraiser

The launch of the ‘I Wish Someone Had Told Me’ campaign in Colwyn Bay

The launch of the ‘I Wish Someone Had Told Me’ campaign in Colwyn Bay

North Wales unites to tackle rising ketamine use among young people

Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir will be hosting a Juniors Summer Sing event for young singers this August

Johns' Boys Welsh Male Voice Choir will be hosting a Juniors Summer Sing event for young singers this August

Johns’ Boys Choir launches free summer event to inspire young singers