This morning, the severe weather conditions meant that members of the school community experienced extreme travel difficulties, with some unable to complete their journeys. The resultant shortage of staffing meant that despite every effort to keep the school open, we had to make the decision to close the school today, a decision which is never taken lightly.

Whilst again, we would want to keep school open, we are currently in the process of assessing the situation for tomorrow. The detailed information we have from the North Tyneside Council weather forecast source is indicating that conditions are not going to improve – more snow is forecast tonight with temperatures well below freezing. We want to be able to inform you of any decision to close the school tomorrow, if necessary, as soon as possible. However, you will appreciate that we also need to make that decision with the most up to date information, and so there will be further information on that decision later today on this website (by 9pm).

Mr. Snape

Headteacher