Two Caerphilly schools set to merge

Plans to merge Hender Junior and Hendre Infant Schools in Caerphilly have been given the final go ahead.

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet unanimously approved the amalgamation proposals, following a formal consultation period where no objections to the plans were raised. The merger will come into effect in September 2025.

The current school sites will remain in operation but function as a single primary school campus. The school sites are located on opposite sides of St Cenydd Road, Caerphilly. There are no proposed changes to the existing shared catchment arrangements.

Cllr Carol Andrews, Caerphilly Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, said “Hendre Junior and Infants Schools have been collaborating for several years. The amalgamation formalises these arrangements and follows strong support from both school communities.”