WITH conditions still poor from the weekend’s severe snowfalls, schools across the Malvern Hills district have been forced to close for a second day.
As the temperatures are set to drop considerably tonight, leaving plenty of ice on the roads and paths, closures are happening to keep children, parents and staff safe.
Below is a list of schools in the Malvern Hills district which have confirmed they will be fully closed tomorrow (Tuesday):
Abberley Parochial Primary School, Martley
Astley CE Primary School, Martley
Broadwas CE Primary School, Martley
Castlemorton CE Primary School, Upton
Clifton-upon-Teme Primary School, Martley
Dyson Perrins CE Academy, Malvern
Great Malvern Primary School, Malvern
Great Witley CE Primary School, Martley
Grimley & Holt CE Primary School, Martley
Grove Primary School, Malvern
Hallow CE Primary School, Martley
Hanley Castle High School, Upton
Hanley Swan St Gabriel’s with St Mary’s CE Primary, Upton
Leigh & Bransford Primary School, Malvern
Malvern Parish CE Primary School, Malvern
Martley CE Primary School, Malvern
Northleigh CE Primary School, Malvern
Powick CE Primary School, Malvern
Somers Park School, Malvern
St James’ CE Primary School, West Malvern
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Malvern
St Matthias CE Primary Academy, Malvern
Suckley School, Malvern
Tenbury High Ormiston Academy, Tenbury
The Chantry School, Tenbury
The Chase, Malvern
Upton-upon-Severn CE Primary School, Upton
Welland Primary School, Upton
Wyche CE Primary School, Malvern
Below is a list of schools which have confirmed they are partially open:
Callow End CE Primary School, Malvern – “School only open for those pupils that can get in safely. Staggered start from 8:30 to 10:00 am. No pre-school or Early Birds due to staffing issues.”
Eldersfield Lawn CE Primary School, Upton – “No Before School Club. School will have a staggered opening from 9am until 10am and finish at the usual time. No school uniform, pupils should dress for OUTSIDE breaktimes.”
Rushwick CE Primary School, Malvern – “A staggered start is in operation with registers open until 10am. We are only expecting those who can travel in safely. Please wear suitable winter clothing. School website has further information.”