A construction firm has been appointed to build the new home of Ysgol Iolo Morganwg in Cowbridge.
The Welsh-medium primary school is preparing to double its capacity to 420 pupils in response to growing demand locally.
A new site has been earmarked near the Darren Close housing development to replace the current Victorian buildings on Broadway.
Kier Construction have been named as the preferred contractors for the project.
Ian Rees, Kier's regional director in Wales and the West, said: "We are incredibly proud of our significant presence in South Wales which has seen Kier deliver a number of education projects that have been transformational for both pupils and teachers."
"This is a great opportunity to further that legacy and to support Welsh-medium education in the region."
Vale of Glamorgan Council says the new purpose built school will include flexible learning spaces to support the educational needs of learners and provide a "valuable resource" for Cowbridge and the surrounding areas.
The number of nursery places will go up to 96 - with plans to offer adult and community learning programs after school hours.
The council says the current Victoria-era site presents ongoing maintenance issues and limited potential expansion
Cllr Rhiannon Birch, cabinet member for education and the Welsh language, added: "We are delighted to move forward with Kier as our preferred construction partner on this ambitious new development."
“As a council, we want to give each child the best possible start in life, and we are determined to ensure that we are constantly improving learning environments and resources for every learner in the Vale."
“This project reflects the council’s long-term commitment to building inclusive and sustainable schools and forms a part of the ongoing Sustainable Communities for Learning Programme."
“It represents a major investment in both education and the future of the Welsh language in the Vale – as one of the only areas in Wales with growth in the numbers of Welsh-speakers.”
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