Here is a list of all the schools which were forced to close yesterday, according to Somerset Council:
Ash CofE Primary School
The school has said there is a “partial closure in the afternoon due to flooding on all local routes.”
Baltonsborough CE VC Primary School
A school spokesman says there are three routes in and out of Baltonsborough and two are already impassable. They add: “One is just about okay but run off from the fields could potentially mean this one becomes impassable before the end of the day.”
Butleigh CofE Primary School
The school will be closed from 12pm today due to the flooding in and around Butleigh.
Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School
The school has confirmed it has closed due to flooding. Parents and guardians will be updated when the school will be reopened.
Churchstanton Primary School
A spokesperson for the school said: “We have become aware that the roads in the immediate vicinity of the school are flooding and are becoming dangerous to pass. We are also aware that several low-lying local villages are becoming difficult to navigate (Hemyock & Corfe). We have therefore made the decision to close the school with immediate effect. Please make your way to the school to collect your children. We will assess the situation overnight and let you know by 8am tomorrow if the school is to remain closed tomorrow morning.”
Curry Mallet CofE Primary School
Due to localised flooding, they will be closing the school from midday today.
Curry Rivel CofE VC Primary School
The school said: “We have assessed the local road conditions, and there are reports of many roads being inaccessible out of Curry Rivel, but also to Isle Abbots, Hambridge, North Curry, Martock and Thornfalcon. Indeed some staff have left and are stranded. We have liaised with the Local Authority, the Chair of Governors, and other local schools who are closing. Therefore, we have taken the decision to close our school and nursery today.”
Fiveaways Special School
Somerset Council has confirmed the school is partially closed due to bad weather.
Hambridge Community Primary School
Somerset Council has confirmed the school is fully closed due to bad weather.
Herne View CofE Primary School
The school said: “We have made the decision to close the school today at 1:30pm due to the increased flood risks. Children can be collected from 12:30pm onwards.”
High Ham CofE Primary School
A school statement reads: “Due to condition of roads and closure of main road to the school, continued forecast for rain the flooded roads mean that we have closed to allow staff and children to get home safely.”
Hinton St George CofE Primary School
Parents have been asked to collect their children by 1pm due to the localised flooding and many staff members living a long distance from the school.
Keinton Mandeville Primary School
The school has said: “School closed from 1pm due to flooding in local area.”
Kingston St Mary CofE Primary School
“Due to flooding of the main route into school and surrounding areas, parents have been asked to collect children from school as soon as possible,” the school said.
Long Sutton CofE Primary School
A spokesperson for the school said: “We have assessed the local road conditions, there are reports of many roads being inaccessible and the weather does not look as though it is going to improve throughout the day. We have liaised with the Chair of Governors, and other local schools who are closing and we have taken the decision to close our school and nursery today.”
Martock CofE Primary School
The school has been closed today due to bad weather. Parents and guardians will be updated when the school will be reopened.
Meare Village Primary School
The school has said: “Flooding on surrounded roads and failed heating.”
North Newton Community Primary School
“Having to close early from 2.15 due to localised flooding. Parents advised to pick up as soon as possible,” the school said.
Shepton Beauchamp Church School
The school posted: “Our school is closing at 1pm due to worsening road conditions. Our teachers are sending work home.”
South Somerset Partnership School
A spokesperson said: “As soon as all children are safely collected, the school will be closed and the weather closely monitored for tomorrow.”
St Mary and St Peters Church School
A spokesperson for the school said: “Our school has to close at 1pm today due to worsening weather conditions on local roads. Our teachers are sending work home.”
Stoberry Park School
The school said: “The school will be closing at 2:30pm – we ask all parents who are not able to collect their children by this time to contact the school office. This decision has been taken to allow staff, who travel long distances, to attempt to get home and in recognition of significant flooding on site. There will be no SPARKS or after school club provision today – 4th December. We will confirm whether we will be open tomorrow as soon as possible.”
Tatworth Primary School
A school spokesman has said: “School will close at 1pm today due to bad weather and no hot meal provision.”
West Pennard CofE Primary School
The school said: “Flooding due to volume of constant rain. Three classrooms not accessible and main hall flooded”
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