The new schools provided by the Monmouthshire Education Committee at Christchurch, near Newport, were formally opened on Monday 1 February 1909. Designed by Alfred Swash (F.R.I.B.A) and built by F. Bond (Cardiff), the school first appears on OS 25-inch Third Edition (1913-16), with the 'infant school' clearly marked to the south of the range. An article in the Weekly Mail described the site: 'The buildings have been erected upon an elevated site an acre in area. The total accommodation is 400, divided into two departments, the infants' department providing accommodation for 156, and the mixed department for 250. A southern aspect has been given to all class-rooms. It is purposed to use the schools for demonstration purposes in connection with the new training college to be erected at Caerleon, so that the students at the training college will be afforded facilities for practical teaching. The playgrounds have been tar-paved, and shelters are provided.' The school has since been demolished.

M. Powel, RCAHMW. October 2024.

Sources: OS Historic mapping; 'New Schools at Christchurch', Weekly Mail, 6 February 1909, p.10.