Lancashire school closures list as heavy snow forces many to shut

Schools across Lancashire have been forced to close today (Tuesday, January 16) after heavy snow fell overnight.
By Emma Downey
Published 16th Jan 2024, 10:52 BST
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A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice is now in place as the forecaster warns of disruption to travel on roads and rilways today, while an amber cold weather alert has also been issued by the UK Health Security Agency.

Schools across the county have confirmed they will stay closed today, according to Lancashire County Council. Below is the full list:

Chorley

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Withnell, closed today.

Burnley

Higham St. John's C Of E Primary School, closed today.

Accrington

Accrington Hyndburn Park Primary School, closed today.

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Blackburn with Darwen Brunel Nursery School, open at 1pm.

St Matthew's Church of England Primary School, open at 1pm.

Belthorn Academy Primary School, closed today.

Newfield School, closed today.

Shadsworth Junior School, open at 10am.

Nelson

Walverden Primary School, closed today.

Ormskirk

St Bede's Catholic High School, Ormskirk, West Lancashire - closed all day.

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