School Organisation - Proposal to amalgamate Blaenymaes and Portmead primary schools
Swansea Council is consulting on the following school organisation proposal: To amalgamate Blaenymaes Primary School and Portmead Primary School on 1 September 2027, establishing a new primary school (age range 3-11) on the existing school sites and using the same buildings.
The consultation period for this proposal has now closed.
We will be keeping this webpage updated with developments, and will publish the consultation report in due course.
If you require this information in a more accessible format, please contact the School Organisation Team or telephone 01792 636509
Consultation document
The proposal is to discontinue Blaenymaes Primary School and Portmead Primary Schools under s43 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 on 31 August 2026 and to establish a new primary school (age range 3-11) on the existing school sites and using the same buildings under s41 of the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013. This is essentially a school 'amalgamation'.
Consultation document for pupils
In September 2027 (2 and a half years from now) the council wants to make Blaenymaes Primary School and Portmead Primary School into one big school, so that they can share teachers and ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the amalgamation.
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Last modified on 16 May 2025