School closures Peterborough: extreme weather warning leads to 11 city schools shutting doors early

More than 10 schools in Peterborough have decided to shut their doors early today as temperatures are set to rise to 40C.

It comes as the Met Office has issued it’s first ever red warning for extreme heat, warning of a “potentially very serious situation” in parts of England - otherwise known as ‘level four’.

Peterborough City Council has said they are encouraging schools to stay open for pupils but 11 schools in the city are closing their doors from noon - with some staying open for keyworkers.

A Peterborough City Council spokesperson said: “As a local authority we have advised schools to do all they can to remain open with the appropriate adjustments to deal with the conditions.

"We have sent guidance to all schools outlining steps to take during periods of hot weather, including a heat checklist to help them take appropriate actions. We will continue to work closely with all schools during the current heatwave.”

School closures will be communicated to parents via their school or college.

The quickest way to find out if a school is closed will be to check the school’s own website or you can check Peterborough City Council.

Full list of closures

• Jack Hunt School - only open for keyworker, vulnerable or by agreement
• Leighton Primary School - early finish offered
• Longthorpe Primary School - is only open for keyworker, vulnerable or by agreement
• Nene Park Academy - closing between 12.15-12.45 for majority; until 2.45pm by agreement
• Nenegate School - early closure - 12.15pm
• Norwood Primary School - early closure - 12pm
• Old Fletton Primary - early finish offered - 12pm
• Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School - early finish offered
• St John's C of E Primary - early closure option - 1.45pm
• The Beeches Primary School - early closure - 12.30/12.45pm
• Wittering Primary School - early closure offered 1.15pm