The devastating fire at Manorbier Church in Wales VC School and its adjoining school house on Monday, October 11, has been described as ‘a dreadful event’ by church authorities.
The school is currently closed and the tenants of the adjoining property in alternative accommodation after the fire which began in the roof of the old part of the building shortly after 11am.
Firefighters from four towns were at the scene for most of the day.
All the pupils and staff were safely evacuated from the building and Pembrokeshire County Council has made arrangements for lessons to continue.
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The school is a Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled School which is administered by the local education authority, but the adjoining house is owned by the Church.
The St Davids Diocesan Secretary, Howard Llewellyn, said: "This was a terrible accident and our thoughts and prayers are with the pupils and staff of the school and the family whose home was also burned to the ground in the blaze.
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"We are just thankful that the children and staff were evacuated safely and that no-one was killed or injured.
"The welfare of all those affected by this dreadful event is our first concern. Our property staff are doing everything possible to find permanent alternative accommodation for our tenants and to begin the work of restoration to both school and house."
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