A new school in Pembrokeshire has been opened to pupils for the first time.

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Penfro welcomed its first intake on Thursday, September 5.

The school is a Welsh medium primary school, serving the whole of south west Pembrokeshire.

It provides full day-care for up to 36 children aged 0-11 years, a 30-place nursery, and has capacity for up to 210 pupils from Reception to Year 6.

The building project was funded by the Welsh Government and Pembrokeshire County Council.

It is the first school in Pembrokeshire to meet stringent Net Zero Carbon requirements.

Councillor Guy Woodham, cabinet member for education and the Welsh language, said: "I am delighted to see Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Penfro open its doors to pupils for the first time.

"This new school is a testament to our commitment to providing high-quality Welsh medium education and creating sustainable, state-of-the-art learning environments.

"The investment in this project not only supports the educational needs of our children but also reinforces our dedication to environmental responsibility.

"I look forward to seeing the positive impact this school will have on our community and the future generations of Pembrokeshire."

The school's executive headteacher, Dafydd Hughes, was also pleased to welcome pupils to the new school.

He said: "It is pleasing that nearly 140 children have come through the doors of this fantastic new facility.

"I am certain that we can ensure that we develop a successful educational setting which will provide pupils with the opportunity to thrive and flourish in a fully Welsh medium setting.

"The focus will be on innovation and excellence in all aspects of the school’s daily work, whether supporting pupils from an academic perspective or from a well-being perspective.

"I want them to be proud of their language, their community, and their school."

The council’s two Welsh language champions, Councillor Delme Harries and Councillor Aled Thomas, added: "We are delighted that Ysgol Bro Penfro has opened and that the council has invested in a new Welsh medium school to serve the wider Pembroke area.

"This investment, and cabinet’s decision to widen the school’s catchment area, will further enable the expansion, and access to Welsh medium education in the county."

The school was built by Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure Ltd, with approximately 21 per cent of all sub-contracts being awarded to Pembrokeshire companies.