Faith schools under threat

Nicola Laver  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  5 Aug 2026
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Faith schools under threat

The Coat of Arms of the Church in Wales. Source: Wikimedia Commons

The Church in Wales is planning legal action against Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) if it removes church status from Cilgerran Primary School and reopens it as a community school.

In a formal letter, the Church accused the council of public misinformation; and warned that it is threatening religious education in the area which could amount to religious discrimination against faith schooling.

PCC voted to close the school following a public consultation, despite 97% of respondents opposing the plans.

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