Kirklees schools closed for third day as snow and ice continue to cause disruption

Kirklees schools closed for third day as snow and ice continue to cause disruption

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Dozens of schools across Kirklees will remain shut for a third day due to snow and ice.

Schools were due to reopen on Monday but heavy snow on Sunday and Monday left roads and paths impassable and many remained shut. Several stayed shut on Tuesday as the arctic blast continued with further snow.

And some are still shut for a third day due to the snow and ice. Many have also said they will now open – but at a later time.

The snow has caused major disruption on the roads and public transport network too with some schools saying staff are unable to get to the site. And with the extreme cold weather set to continue for several days there could be further disruption ahead.

Here is the list of schools closed or opening late:

  • Bywell CE (C) Junior School – Primary School Closed

  • Carlinghow Academy Closed

  • Castle Hill School – Special educational needs (SEN) – All-through Closed

  • Colne Valley High School – Secondary School Closed

  • Earlsheaton Infant School – Primary School Closed

  • Emley First School – Primary School Late start Due to the adverse weather conditions School will open at 10:30am. This may change to a closure depending on how safe the conditions are in the morning

  • Field Lane J I and N School – Primary School Closed

  • Flatts Nursery School Closed

  • Flockton CE (VC) First School – Primary School Delayed start of 10:30 am. May change to a closure dependant on the mornings icy conditions – Wednesday 8th January.

  • Golcar J I and N School – Primary School Late start

  • Gomersal St Mary’s CE (VC) Primary School Late start School will open at 9.30am on Wednesday 8th January

  • Hanging Heaton CE (VC) J and I School – Primary School Closed

  • Healey J I and N School – Primary School Closed

  • Helme Church of England Academy Closed

  • High Bank J I and N School – Primary School School will aim to open for 10.30am Weds 8th Jan 2025

  • Lydgate J and I School – Primary School Closed

  • Marsden I and N School – Primary School Late start

Should schools be allowed to close when it snows?

  • Meltham CE Primary School Late start on Wednesday 8th January due to adverse weather conditions (10:00am)

  • Moor End Academy – Secondary School Late start Weather Conditions Permitting: The academy will open slightly later to allow for safe travel. Students to arrive from 9:15 and go to form for 9:30

  • Moorlands Primary School Late opening 8th January due to weather conditions 10 am opening

  • Mount Pleasant Primary School Late start for children on Wednesday (10am). This may change to a closure depending on how safe the conditions are in the morning. This will be decided by 7am.

  • Netherhall Learning Campus High School Delayed start on Wednesday 8th January due to icy conditions. Students should arrive for an 11:15am start.

  • Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Late start Due to icy conditions school will open at 11am on Wednesday 8th January.

  • Netherhall St James (VC) C of E Infant and Nursery School Late start Due to icy conditions school will open at 11am on Wednesday 8th January.

  • New Mill Infant School – Primary School Closed

  • North Huddersfield Trust School – Secondary School Partially closed Wednesday 8 January – school is OPEN for years 10 & 11 from 9.20am. Years 7,8 and 9 will continue with remote learning.

  • Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Primary School Late start. Due to the icy conditions, school will open to children at the later time of 10.30am on Wednesday 8th January. We will make another assessment in the morning and update families if there are any changes

  • Paddock J I and N School – Primary School Plan to open school at 10.30am on Wednesday 8th January. This may change to a closure depending on how safe the conditions are in the morning

  • Purlwell I and N School – Primary School Closed

  • Ravenshall School – Special School Closed

  • Reinwood Community Junior School – Primary School Late start

  • Shaw Cross I and N School – Primary School Closed

  • Shelley First School – Primary School Late start School currently plans to open at 10am Wed 8th January for pupils to allow pupils and staff to travel safely. This will be reviewed following site risk assessment and further information will be issued.

  • Shepley First School – Primary School Late start We are currently planning to open at 10am on Wednesday 8th Jan to allow for staff and families to travel in safely. This may change to a closure if deemed unsafe following a site assessment. Further information to follow.

  • Slaithwaite CE (VC) J & I School – Primary School Late start Plan to open school at 10am on Wednesday 8th January. This may change depending on how safe the conditions are in the morning

  • Southgate School – Special School Closed

  • St Patrick’s Catholic Primary Academy (Huddersfield) Closed

  • St Paulinus Catholic Primary Academy Closed

  • St Peter’s CE (VA) Junior, Infant and Early Years School – Primary School Late start Due to the icy conditions around school, we are delaying the opening of school to 10.30am on Wed 8th January to ensure that all children and staff can get to school safely. If conditions do not improve, there may be a potential closure. We will update you as soon as we can if this is the case, but if school is closed, we will provide online learning. Stay safe.

  • Whitechapel Church of England Primary School Closed

  • Windmill Church of England Primary School Closed

  • Woodley School and College – Special School Closed

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