Schools shut as snow blasts Britain: Is your child's school closed? Check the full list here
8 March 2023, 08:06 | Updated: 9 March 2023, 08:07
Many schools have been forced to close as snow blankets parts of the UK.
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Schools are being forced to close today as Britain is struck by snow. Here's how to check if your child's school is shut.
More sleet and snow is expected across southern England and south Wales on Wednesday while scattered snow and hail showers will impact Scotland's northern coasts as the Arctic blast intensifies.
The Met Office's early morning weather radar showed an area of rain moving in from the south and west which was starting to turn increasingly to sleet and snow as it pushed north and east.
The conditions, which have been attributed to an Arctic blast, are expected to bring more snow and ice throughout the UK, the Met Office said. There are currently dozens of school closures with thousands of students affected, as well as warnings for motorists.
Chief meteorologist Matthew Lehnert said the weather could cut off rural communities in the north and impact travel over the next few days across southern England and south Wales.
A number of national severe warnings for snow and ice were issued, with the Met Office saying further warnings, or updates to the current warnings, are "very likely". A level three cold weather alert has been issued for the whole of England.
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE Bedgrove Junior School closed and is expected to reopen tomorrow. More information is available here.
CAMBRIDGESHIRE Parents are advised to check the school's website. More information can be found here.
CENTRAL BEDFORDSHIRE There are currently no school closures due. For more information click here.
CORNWALL There are currently no school closures. For more information click here.
CUMBRIA There are currently no school closures. For more information click here.
DERYBSHIRE There are currently no school closures. For more information click here.
DEVON Schools are currently open. A full list is here.
DORSET No closures have yet been announced for Dorset, updates here.
DURHAM There are currently no school closures due to adverse weather. For more information click here.
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE Market Weighton Infant School is partially closed 'due to a loss of utilities'.A full list is here.
EAST SUSSEX
Beacon Academy in Crowborough will open later at 10am at its Beeches site and 11.20am at its Green Lane site.
High Hurstwood Church of England Primary School has cancelled its breakfast club and will open at 9am as normal.
Jarvis Brook School in Crowborough is closed due to the heating not working.
St Michael's Primary School in Withyham will open at 9.30am.
Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School will open at 9.30am.
Uplands Academy in Wadhurst will open at 10am. A full list is here.
ESSEX A full list is here but parents are advised to check with their school.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Rowanfield Infant School and Rowanfield Junior School has reopened today. A full list is here.
HAMPSHIRE Testbourne Community School will open an hour later than usual due to the adverse weather, with registration beginning at 9:45am. A full list is here.
HEREFORDSHIRE
Burghill Communnity Academy is closed and is planned to open at 12pm.
Canon Pyon CE Academy is closed and is planned to open at 12pm.
Clifford Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Earl Mortimer College and Sixth Form Centre is closed today due to snow.
Ewyas Harold Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Fairfield High School is closed today due to snow, with students working from home.
John Masefield High School and Sixth Form Centre is partially closed.
Kingstone High School is partially closed.
Kington Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Lady Hawkins High School is partially closed.
Leintwardine Endowed Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Leominster Primary School is closed today due to adverse weather conditions.
Llangrove CE Academy closed at 12pm yesterday due to heavy snowfall.
Longtown Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Pembridge CE Primary School is closed today.
Peterchurch Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Shobdon Primary School is closed today due to snow.
Stretton Sugwas C of E Academy is closed and plans to open at 12pm today.
Queen Elizabeth High School is partially closed.
Wigmore School Primary is closed today due to snow.
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Parents are advised to check the school or academy's website for closure details. For more information click here.
NORFOLK There are no closures being reported today. A full list is here.
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Parents are advised to check the school or academy's website for school closures.
NORTHUMBERLAND New Hartley First School is closed due top a burst pipe. A full list is here.
NORTH YORKSHIRE For information about individual schools, parents are advised to contact the school directly or tune into local radio for updates. More information can be found here.
OXFORDSHIRE There are no reported closures at present. A full list is here.