UK school closures LIVE: Full list of schools closing on Thursday as 40C heatwave hits

The heatwave forecast is set to continue on Thursday and Friday, and the Met Office said it is possible the figure could be “beaten again”.

With hotter temperatures likely many schools remain partially or fully closed.

Thursday is going to be another hot one, but breezes in the South will make it feel slightly cooler.

Parts of the South East and West of England won't drop below 22C overnight.

Extremely high body temperature: A core temperature typically exceeding 40C.

Hot, dry skin: Unlike heat exhaustion (where sweating is heavy), heatstroke often presents with flushed, hot, and completely dry skin.

Neurological changes: Confusion, agitation, slurred speech, delirium, lack of coordination, or seizures.

Cardiovascular and respiratory stress: A rapid heart rate and heavy, rapid breathing.

Loss of consciousness: Fainting, unresponsiveness, or falling into a coma.

Nausea and vomiting: Feeling sick or actively being sick.

Thirst and dryness: Extreme thirst, dry mouth, lips, and tongue.

Urination changes: Peeing less often, or having dark yellow and strong-smelling urine.

Physical and cognitive: Feeling tired, lethargic, having a headache, or feeling dizzy and lightheaded.

Claire Savory, CEO of The GLA Trust, which runs 11 primary schools across Gloucestershire, called it "unprecedented times" for schools.

She told the BBC that each of the trust’s schools has undertaken risk assessments, with some closing and others staying open, depending on how safe each site is.

The Met Office has declared today (June 24) as the UK’s hottest June day on record, with a provisional high of 35.8C in Wiggonholt, West Sussex.

This came shortly after 35.7C was recorded in Charlwood, Surrey, which itself surpassed the previous high of 35.6C recorded in 1976 and 1957.

The red heat health alert for the South-west has been extended until 11pm on Friday. It came into force on Wednesday and was initially due to end on Thursday evening but has been extended following a risk assessment by the UK Health and Safety Agency and the Met Office.

Hampshire County Council contacted schools with "general advice" on how to keep buildings and students cool. While schools were "not normally expected to close in hot weather", the final decision is up to each individual one.

The Department for Education has said it does not normally advise schools to close during hot weather. The department said: "During hot weather, we don't normally advise schools to close.

"This is because school attendance is the best way for pupils to learn and reach their potential, and hot weather can usually be managed safely".

Instead, schools are being encouraged to take practical steps to protect pupils from the heat.

Children are also being encouraged to wear loose, light-coloured clothing and spend as much time as possible in shaded areas.

The Department of Health and Social Care also recommends that children avoid vigorous physical activity during very hot weather.

Falkland Primary School in Newbury has told families that pupils are allowed to attend lessons in their PE kits instead of full school uniform.

Sheldon School in Wiltshire is also allowing students to wear full PE kit or school uniform without a tie or jumper.

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) has provided its members with guidance ahead of the scorching temperatures.

Paul Whiteman, the organisation's general secretary, said: "While there is no legal 'upper limit' for temperature in schools, (school leaders) will certainly be doing all they can to mitigate the effects of such high temperatures."

Teachers' union NASUWT previously stated that should heat warnings be upgraded, "school and college employers must ensure that an immediate, additional risk assessment is carried out".

The Trades Union Congress also campaigned for a legal maximum working temperature to be introduced, while the National Education Union says a maximum indoor working temperature of 26C is appropriate.

Smith's Wood Academy in Solihull has confirmed it will remain open during the extreme heat, with temporary measures introduced to protect pupils and staff.

In a social media post, the school said:

The academy added that schools are not expected to close unless directed by the Department for Education and said it would continue to monitor conditions.

If sensible precautions are taken, children are unlikely to be seriously affected by hot conditions but teachers, assistants, school nurses and all child carers should look out for signs of heat stress, heat exhaustion and heatstroke.

Symptoms of heat stress:

-Children may seem out of character or show signs of discomfort and irritability (including those listed below for heat exhaustion).

-These signs will worsen with physical activity.

-For children and young people who use nappies, dark urine or dry nappies may indicate dehydration and the need for more fluids.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion may include:

-tiredness

-dizziness

-headache

-nausea

-vomiting

-excessive sweating and pale, clammy skin

To cool a child suffering from heat exhaustion:

-move the child to a cool area and encourage them to drink cool water

-cool the child as rapidly as possible, for example, by sponging or spraying the child with cool water and placing cold packs around the neck and armpits, or wrapping the child in a cool, wet sheet and assist cooling with a fan

If you are concerned about symptoms, or they are worsening, seek medical advice by contacting NHS 111.

Heat exhaustion can lead to heatstroke and is a medical emergency.

Symptoms of heatstroke may include:

-confusion or lack of co-ordination

-seizures (fits)

-loss of consciousness

-high body temperature – a temperature of or above 40°C (104°F)

-red, hot skin that can be sweaty or dry

-fast heartbeat

-fast shallow breathing

-diarrhoea

If heatstroke is suspected, call 999 and then cool the child down whilst awaiting medical assistance.

If a child loses consciousness, or has a fit:

For more information on heat related illnesses visit the UKHSA’s website.

A primary school in Exeter has been forced to close during the heatwave after losing its water supply.

Bowhill Primary School shut its doors on Wednesday after a lack of running water made it unsafe to remain open, with pupils instead offered remote learning.

In a notice to parents, the school said:

Read more on DevonLive.

More than 1,000 schools across England and Wales are now believed to have been fully or partially closed as the extreme heatwave continues.

The BBC reported that at least 578 schools in England had announced full or partial closures, with the vast majority located in the south of the country where the most severe heat is expected.

On Tuesday, Wales Online reported 306, however the total is now beleived to be around 500.

Taken together, the figures suggest at least 1,078 schools across England and Wales have been affected by the extreme weather.

The Oldershaw School in Wallasey has become the latest school to alter its timetable as temperatures continue to soar across the UK.

In a message to parents, the school said it would close early on Wednesday and Thursday because of the extreme heat.

A spokesperson said:

Pupils will finish at 1.10pm on both days, with families directed to information shared via Arbor and the school's website.

The Met Office has updated its Red Extreme Heat Warning after increasing confidence that exceptionally high temperatures and humidity will affect a wider area than previously forecast.

The warning, which covers 53 local authority areas across England and Wales, remains in force until 11pm on Thursday, with temperatures expected to exceed 37C and potentially reach 38C to 40C in some locations.

A Met Office spokesperson said:

Currently. there is no legal maximum temperature at which schools must close, meaning schools can remain open even during extreme heat.

The Department for Education says schools are not normally advised to close in hot weather, with decisions left to individual headteachers based on local conditions and risk assessments.

If a school remains open, parents are generally expected to send their children in, although schools are encouraged to take measures such as relaxing uniform rules, increasing water breaks and reducing physical activity.

Schools have been told they can relax uniform rules to help pupils stay comfortable during the extreme heat.

In updated guidance, the Department for Education says schools should consider allowing children to wear lighter clothing in hot weather. Pupils are encouraged to wear loose, light-coloured clothing and wide-brimmed sun hats when outdoors.

The guidance also advises schools to encourage children to stay in the shade where possible and use high-factor sunscreen to protect against the sun.

Teachers are additionally advised to allow pupils to remove blazers and jumpers as temperatures continue to soar under the heatwave.

The GMB union has urged schools to take action to protect pupils and staff during the heatwave, warning that nobody should be expected to learn or work in unsafe temperatures.

Stacey Booth, GMB national officer, said schools should take steps once temperatures exceed 30C, including using cooler areas of buildings, reducing physical activity, increasing water breaks and relaxing uniform requirements where appropriate.

She said:

Ms Booth added that if such measures cannot be implemented, school leaders should consider closing parts of their schools to protect the wellbeing of pupils and staff.

The last time schools were forced to close on a similar scale because of extreme heat was during the record-breaking July 2022 heatwave, when temperatures exceeded 40C for the first time in UK history.

According to education publication Schools Week, at least 104 schools closed for one or more days as temperatures soared, with many others shortening the school day or moving lessons online.

The UK went on to record its highest-ever temperature of 40.3C at Coningsby in Lincolnshire on July 19, 2022.

At least eight schools across Essex have changed the way they are operating on Wednesday, reports EssexLive, as extreme temperatures continue to affect the county.

The schools affected are:

-Anglo European School, Ingatestone – moved to remote learning, with arrangements to be reviewed over the coming days.

-Bardfield Academy, Basildon – closed after other school closures left some staff unable to attend work due to childcare issues.

-Bocking Primary School, Braintree – allowing parents and carers the option of collecting children early as classroom temperatures rise.

-Glenwood School, Benfleet – shortened the school day for the remainder of the week.

-Shenfield High School, Brentwood – closed due to health and safety concerns linked to the red weather warning.

-The Belsteads School, Little Waltham – closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

-Trinity Road Primary School, Chelmsford – introduced early collection arrangements while remaining open for children who need to stay in school.

-Westlands Community Primary School, Chelmsford – adjusted its school day to help pupils and staff cope with the heat.

One school in Hampshire has reportedly recorded temperatures of up to 45C inside its buildings as the heatwave continues.

According to local newspaper The News, Crestwood Community School in Eastleigh said in a closure notification that:

In a letter, the school announced it would close to pupils on Wednesday. with headteacher Krista Dawkins describing conditions as "hot and unbearable" and saying the health and wellbeing of students and staff had to be the priority.

The school said a decision on Thursday's arrangements would be confirmed later.

The Met Office has warned that some areas could see even higher temperatures on Thursday as amber and red extreme heat warnings remain in force.

In a social media update, forecasters said a hotter day lies ahead for parts of the country, with temperatures expected to climb further as the heatwave intensifies.

The warning comes as large parts of England and Wales remain under amber and red alerts, with temperatures forecast to approach 40C in some locations.

SomersetLive has shared this list of the schools closed in Somerset today.

Willow Vale School - Otterhead Forest School

-Willow Vale School - The Deane Discovery Cewntre

-Willow Vale School - Northfields Education Centre

-Willow Vale School - Holway Centre

-Croscombe C of E Primary School

-Stoke St Michael Primary School

-Minerva Primary School

-Hatch Beauchamp CofE Primary School

-Hill View School

-Buckland St Mary CofE School

-Monkton Wood Academy

-The Sky Academy

-Berrow Primary School

-Huish Episcopi Academy

-Orchard Grove Primary School

-Lydeard St. Lawrence Primary School

-Dovecote School

-Bucklers Mead Academy

-The Levels School

-Shepton Beauchamp Church School

-St Mary and St Peters Church School

-Avanti Park School

-King Arthur's School

-Winsham Primary School

-Nerrols Primary School

-Priorswood Primary School

-King Alfred School

-Otterhampton Primary School

-Holy Trinity C of E School

-Wembdon St Georges Church School

-Northgate Primary School

-Nunney First School

-St Michaels First School

-Bishops Lydeard Church School

-The Mendip School

-Bridgwater College Academy

-Oake, Bradford & Nynehead Primary

-North Petherton Community Primary

-Oaklands Primary School

-Somerset School

-3 Dimensions School

-Cotford St Luke Primary School

-North Hill House School

-Willow Vale School - New Prospects Sedgemoor Centre

-Willow Vale School - The Bridgwater Centre

-Willow Vale School - Cossington Base

-Sedgemoor Manor School

-Holway Park Primary School

-Marchant Holliday School

-Fiveways Special School

-Avalon School

-Selworthy School

-Danesfield CofE VC Middle School

-The Redstart Primary School

-Polden Bower School

-Minehead Middle School

-Fairmead School

-Dulverton Junior School

-Fairlands Middle School

-Maiden Beech Primary Academy

-Westfield Academy

-Brymore Academy

-Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School

-Court Fields School

-The Blue School

-Kingsmead School

-Bishop Fox's School

-Stanchester Community Academy

-Crispin School

-West Somerset College

-Whitstone School

-St Dunstan's School Academy Trust

-Wadham CofE VC Community School

-Holyrood Academy

-Robert Blake School

-Haygrove School

-Reckleford Infant School & Nursery

-Milford Infants School

-St Michael’s Academy

-St Peters First School

-West Pennard CofE Primary School

-Westonzoyland School

-West Coker CofE VC Primary School

-Wiveliscombe Primary School,

-West Buckland Primary School

-St Cuthberts CofE Junior School

-Wellesley Park Primary School

-Wedmore First School

-Walton CofE VC Primary School

-Trull CofE VA Primary School

-Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School

-Wellsprings Primary School

-St George's Catholic School

-St Andrew's Church School

-North Town Primary School

-Parkfield School

-Lyngford Park Primary School

-St James Church School

-Hindhayes Infants School

-Elmhurst Junior School

-Brookside Academy

-Stogursey CofE Primary School

-Spaxton CofE School,

-Staplegrove Church School

-Somerset Bridge Community Primary

-King Ina CofE Academy

-South Petherton CofE Infants School

-South Petherton Junior School

-St Pauls CofE VC Junior School

-Shipham CofE First School

-Old Cleeve CofE School

-Norton-sub-Hamdon CofE Primary

-Puriton Primary School

-North Curry CofE Primary School

-North Newton Community School

-Norton Fitzwarren Church School

-Nether Stowey C of E Primary School

-Minehead First School

-Milverton Community Primary School

-Merriott First School,

-Meare Village Primary School

-Lympsham Academy

-Martock CofE Primary School

-Langford Budville C of E Primary

-Long Sutton C of E Primary School

-Kingston St Mary C of E Primary

-Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

-Keinton Mandeville Primary School

-Herne View Primary School

-Horrington Primary School

-Horsington Church School

-St Nicholas C Of E Primary School

-High Ham C Of E Primary School

-Haselbury Plucknett CofE Primary

-St Benedict's CofE VA Junior School

-Hayesdown First School

-St John's CofE VA First School

-East Brent CofE Academy

-East Coker Community Primary School

-Draycott and Rodney Stoke First

-All Saints CE VC Infants School

-Curry Rivel CofE VC Primary School

-Ditcheat Primary School

-St Bartholomew's CofE First School

-Ashlands C of E First School

-Creech St Michael C Of E School

-Combe St Nicholas CofE Primary Sch

-Chewton Mendip CofE VA Primary

-Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School

-Cheddar First School

-Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary,

-Cannington CofE Primary School,

-Avishayes Community Primary School

-St Joseph's RC Primary School

-Bruton Primary School,

-Burnham-on-Sea Infants School

-St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

-St Louis Catholic Primary School

-St Marys CofE VC Primary School

-Neroche Primary School

-St John & St Francis Church Primary

-Hamp Academy

-Hamp Nursery & Infants School

-Westover Green School

-Eastover Community Primary School

-Bishops Hull Primary School

-Berkley C of E First School

-Ashill Community Primary School

-Baltonsborough CofE VC Primary,

Teachers' union NASUWT has warned that schools could find it difficult to justify remaining open while a Met Office red weather warning is in force.

Its website reads:

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said future school rebuilding and refurbishment projects must ensure buildings are better able to cope with rising temperatures.

Speaking in Parliament on Monday, Ms Phillipson said the Government recognised the need to make schools more resilient to extreme weather as heatwaves become more common.

She said:

Temperatures are expected to climb into the high 30s across London today before peaking close to 40C on Thursday, prompting dozens of schools to shut or shorten the school day.

To check if a school near you in the capital is open check your local council website, which can be found by entering your postcode on the gov.uk website.

-All Saints Benhilton Primary School, Sutton

-Archbishop Tenison’s Church of England High School, Croydon

-Ashburnham Community Primary School, Kensington and Chelsea

-Avanti Primary School, Harrow

-Avondale Park Primary School, Kensington and Chelsea

-Barclay Primary School, Waltham Forest

-Barking Abbey School

-Barlby Primary School, Kensington and Chelsea

-Becontree Primary School, Barking and Dagenham

-Belmont Primary School, Haringey

-Bousfield Chelsea Academy, Kensington and Chelsea

-Cardinal Pole Catholic School, Hackney

-Cheam High School, Sutton

-Clapton Girls’ Academy, Hackney

-Dagenham Park Church of England School

-Eastbury Community School, Barking and Dagenham

-Fielding Primary School and Nursery, Ealing

-Fox Primary School, Kensington and Chelsea

-Frederick Bremer School, Waltham Forest

-Gascoigne Primary School, Barking and Dagenham

-Gayhurst Community School, Hackney

-Godwin School, Dagenham

-Grafton Primary School, Dagenham

-Grasmere Primary School, Hackney

-Harrow High School

-Hawkswood Primary School, Waltham Forest

-Hawkswood Secondary School, Waltham Forest

-Heber School, Southwark

-Helix Education Centre, Harrow

-Holy Family School, Waltham Forest

-Jo Richardson Community School, Barking and Dagenham

-John Perry School, Barking and Dagenham

-Warren Junior School, Barking and Dagenham

-Kelmscott School, Waltham Forest

-Kingsley High School, Harrow

-Kingsmead Primary School, Hackney

-Mandeville Primary School, Hackney

-Mayesbrook Park School, Barking and Dagenham

-Millfields Community School, Hackney

-North Birkbeck School, Waltham Forest

-Queensbridge Primary School, Hackney

-Oaks Park High School, Sutton

-Parkside Primary School, Waltham Forest

-Park Walk Primary School, Kensington and Chelsea

-Shacklewell Primary School, Hackney

-Simon Marks Jewish Primary School, Hackney

-St John and St James CE Primary School, Hackney

-St John the Baptist CE Primar School, Hackney

-St Teresa’s Catholic Primary School, Harrow

-Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form, Hackney

-Sybourn Primary School, Waltham Forest

-Sydney Russell School, Barking and Dagenham

-Sydenham School, Lewisham

-The Garden School, Hackney

-Thomas Gamuel Primary School, Waltham Forest

-Valence Primary School, Barking and Dagenham

-Walthamstow School For Girls, Waltham Forest

-Wentworth Nursery School, Hackney

-William Bellamy Primary School, Barking and Dagenham

-Wren Academy, Enfield

All secondary schools in Carmarthenshire, South West Wales, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday due to the extreme heat, the local authority has confirmed.

In a social media post, Carmarthenshire County Council said the decision had been taken by all secondary schools in the county.

The council added that any school disruptions and further updates would be published by individual schools and listed on its website.

The National Energy System Operator (NESO), which is responsible for operating and balancing country's electricity system has warned that forecasts show "tight margins" on the UK's electricity system on Wednesday evening as the heatwave intensifies.

In a post on X, NESO said the pressure on the network was being driven by "extremely high temperatures" affecting both Great Britain and continental Europe, combined with low wind speeds reducing renewable energy generation.

"Tight margins" means there is less spare electricity capacity available than normal, although the warning does not necessarily mean power cuts are expected.

More than 850 schools across the UK are either fully or partially closed today as temperatures soar under a rare red heat warning.

With no legal maximum temperature for schools, headteachers have been left to decide whether it is safe to remain open.

While some schools are finishing lessons early, others have switched to remote learning or closed entirely.

You can check the schools in your area on the gov.uk website.

Here is a full list of the areas in the red weather warning for extreme heat:

East Midlands

Northamptonshire

East of England

Bedford

Cambridgeshire

Central Bedfordshire

Essex

Hertfordshire

Luton

Thurrock

Bracknell Forest

Buckinghamshire

East Sussex

Greater London

Hampshire

Kent

Milton Keynes

Oxfordshire

Reading

Slough

Surrey

West Berkshire

West Sussex

Windsor and Maidenhead

Wokingham

South West England

Bath and North East Somerset

Bristol

Dorset

Gloucestershire

North Somerset

Somerset

South Gloucestershire

Swindon

Wiltshire

Wales

Blaenau Gwent

Bridgend

Caerphilly

Cardiff

Carmarthenshire

Merthyr Tydfil

Monmouthshire

Neath Port Talbot

Newport

Powys

Rhondda Cynon Taf

Swansea

Torfaen

Vale of Glamorgan

West Midlands

Herefordshire

Warwickshire

West Midlands Conurbation

Worcestershire

A spokesperson for the Welsh Government said: "As you will be aware, we are receiving warnings of extremely hot weather for the rest of this week.

"We know that children can be especially vulnerable to extreme heat. We would therefore be grateful for your assistance in highlighting this to education and childcare providers to ensure they take the necessary steps to keep children and young people safe, indoors and outdoors.

"Our advice to schools and childcare settings to deal with extreme heat is to avoid vigorous physical activity and to maximise shade, ventilation and hydration. Children should wear loose, light coloured clothing if possible and wear hats and sun cream outdoors.

"You may find it helpful to refer to the Welsh Government’s guidance on opening schools and childcare settings in extreme hot weather. Further downloadable advice is also available from Public Health Wales for the general public and those looking after children.

"Education settings should ensure they are familiar with the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, as well as the steps to take should anyone in their learning community, including those working remotely, show signs of heat stroke or heat exhaustion. Guidance on this can be found in NHS advice. Heat stroke should always be treated as an emergency.

"Please also be alert to the Met Office weather warnings and Air Quality in Wales air pollution forecast."

Archway School in Gloucestershire said it could not “safely manage the expected extreme temperatures across the site”, adding that it was “concerned about the risks of travelling to and from school in these conditions”.

Bream C of E Primary School

Bromesberrow St. Mary's C of E Primary School

Chipping Campden School partially closed, close to all pupils at 1pm on June 24 and 25.

Clearwater Primary Academy closed in the afternoon on June 24 and closed all day on June 25

Deerhurst and Apperley Primary partially closed at 1.20pm on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday.

Field Court C of E Infant School Optional pick up between 1.30pm and 1.45pm on June 24, and closed from midday on June 25.

Gotherington Primary School partially closed on both days, parents can pick up children from 1.30pm.

Gretton Primary School closes at 1pm on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday.

Hartpury C of E Primary School closed from 1pm on Wednesday and closed all day on Thursday.

Hatherop C of E Primary School closed from 1pm on both days.

Heart of the Forest Community Special School closed all day on June 24 and 25.

Highnam C of E Primary School closed from 1pm on Wednesday and all day Thursday.

Hillside Primary School closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

Holy Trinity C of E Primary School offering early pick up at 1.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday

Hunts Grove Primary Academy fully closed on both days.

Leckhampton C of E Primary School partially closed on both days

Longford Park Primary Academy closed at 1.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

Longney C of E Primary School partially closed at 1.15pm.

Miserden C of E Primary School option to pick children up at 1.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday.

Oak Hill C of E Primary School closed on June 25, and partially closed on June 24 at 1.30pm.

Offa's Mead Primary Academy

Pittville School will close at 12.05pm on June 24 and 25.

Redmarley C of E Primary School

St. John's C of E Primary School Cheltenham closing at 12.45pm on June 24 and June 25.

St. Matthew's C of E Primary School

Temple Guiting C of E School closing at 1pm on both days

The Cotswold School 1.40pm closure on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Rissington School partially closed and optional pick up for between 1.20 and 1.30pm on 24, 25 and 26 June.

Tibberton Community Primary School

Tirlebrook Primary School

Whiteshill Primary School

Extend Learning Academies Network, which runs nine primary schools across north Somerset, said in a letter to parents and carers that the schools will be closed all day on Wednesday and Thursday “due to the forecast severe heat”.

“The safety of our pupils, staff and families remains our top priority,” the trust added.

“We understand that these closures may cause inconvenience, but this decision has been made to ensure the wellbeing of everyone in our school community.”

Sydenham School - Closing at 12.15pm Tuesday to Thursday

Cheam High School - Compressed days from 8.30am to 1.10pm from Tuesday

Fielding Primary School - Closing 12pm Tuesday and shut on Wednesday and Thursday

Oaks Park High School - Closing at 12.20pm Tuesday to Thursday

Belmont Junior School - Parents asked to pick up at 1.30pm Tuesday to Thursday

All Saints Benhilton Primary School - Parents asked to pick up at 1.30pm this week

Archbishop Tenison's Church of England High School - Closing at 12.45pm on Wednesday and Thursday

Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form - Closing 12.20pm and shut all day Wednesday and Thursday

Simon Marks Jewish Primary School - Closed Tuesday to Thursday

Wentworth Nursery School - Closed Tuesday and Wednesday

Cardinal Pole Catholic School - Closing at 1.20pm Tuesday to Thursday to majority of students

Clapton Girls’ Academy - Closing 2pm Tuesday to Thursday

Gayhurst Community School - Closing 1pm Tuesday and Wednesday

Grasmere Primary School - Closing 1pm Tuesday and Wednesday

Grazebrook Primary School - Closing 1pm Tuesday

Kingsmead Primary School - Closing 1pm Tuesday and Wednesday

Mandeville Primary School - Closing 1pm Tuesday and Wednesday

Millfields Community School - Closing 1pm Tuesday and Wednesday

Queensbridge Primary School - Closing 1pm Tuesday

St John and St James CE Primary School - Closing 1.30pm onwards Tuesday

St John the Baptist CE Primary School - Closing early on Tuesday, no set time

The Garden School — Closing 1.15pm on Tuesday

Woodberry Down Community Primary School - Closing 1pm Tuesday

Shacklewell Primary School - Closing 1pm Tuesday

In a post on social media, Kingsbridge Community College in Devon said students would be allowed to wear PE kits instead of uniforms to ensure "comfort and wellbeing of all students".

In Guernsey, Castel Primary School said pupils would not be required to wear uniform for the remainder of the week and could instead wear “light, sensible” clothing.

The school also introduced a “no hat, no play” policy, meaning children without a hat would not be allowed outside in the sun.

Caerphilly Council has confirmed that all of its secondary schools will be closed tomorrow and Thursday.

They added primary schools were assessing their individual situations.

Aberbargoed Primary

Bedwas Infants

Abercan Primary

Bedwas Junior

Blackwood Primary

Bryn Awel Primary

Cefn Fforest Primary

Coed-Y-Brain Primary

Crumlin Primary

Cwm Ifor Primary

Cwmaber Junior

Cwmcarn Primary

Cwrt Rawlin Primary

Deri Primary

Fleur-de-Lys Primary

Glyn-Gaer Primary

Greenhill Primary

Hendre Junior

Hengoed Primary

Idris Davies School

Libanus Primary

Machen Primary

Maesycwmmer Primary

Nantyparc Primary

Pengam Primary

Penllwyn Primary

Pentwynmawr Primary

Plasyfelin Primary

Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary

Risca Primary

St Helens Catholic Primary

The Learning Centre

The Twyn School

Tir y Berth Primary

Trinant Primary

Trinity Fields Special School

Ty Isaf Infants

Ty Sign Primary

Tir y Wern Primary

Tynewydd Primary

Upper Rhymney Primary

White Rose Primary

Y Cwmpawd Gilfach

Ysgol Cwm Derwen

Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni

Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn

Ysgol Ifor Back

Ysgol Penalltau

Ysgol Y Lawnt

Ystrad Mynach Primary

The following primary schools in Bridgend will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday:

Llangewydd Junior

Bryntirion Infants

Plasnewydd Primary School

St Roberts Catholic Primary School

Penybont Primary

Ogmore Vale Primary

Ysgol Cynwyd Sant

Newton Primary

Archdeacon John Lewis CiW Primary School

Cefn Glas infants

Porthcawl Primary

Garth Primary

Nantyffyllon Primary

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Coety Primary

Llangynwyd Primary

Pencoed Primary

Bryncethin Primary

Corneli Primary

Afon-y-Felin Primary

Litchard Primary

The Misbourne

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

Burnham Grammar School

Waddesdon Church of England School

Pebble Brook School

Chiltern Wood School

The Grange School

Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School

The Beaconsfield School

The Buckingham School

Aylesbury High School

Aylesbury Grammar School

John Colet School

Princes Risborough School

Royal Grammar School

Wycombe High School

Chesham Grammar School

Dr Challoner's Grammar School

Dr Challoner's High School

St Louis Catholic Primary School

The Cottesloe School

Chiltern Hills Academy

Turnfurlong Junior School

Bledlow Ridge School

Haddenham St Mary's Church

Shepton Beauchamp Church School – closed from 12.30pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

St Mary and St Peter’s School, Ilton – closed from 12.30pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

Nerrols Primary School – primary school and nursery closed Wednesday and Thursday

Bishops Lydeard Church School – closing 12.30pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

The Mendip School, Shepton Mallet – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Fiveways Special School, Yeovil – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Whitstone School, Shepton Mallet – closed Wednesday and Thursday

St Dunstan’s School, Glastonbury – closed Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Wadham Community School, Crewkerne – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Reckleford Infant School and Nursery – closing 1pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

St Andrew’s Church School, Taunton – closed Tuesday, reopening Friday

St James Church School, Taunton – closing 12.30pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

Elmhurst Junior School, Street – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Staplegrove Church School, Taunton – closing 12.30pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

Norton-Sub-Hamdon Church School – closing 12.30pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

Norton Fitzwarren Church School – closing 12.30pm Tuesday, reopening Friday

Meare Village Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Keinton Mandeville Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Herne View Primary School, Ilminster – closed Wednesday and Thursday

High Ham C of E Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Curry Rivel CofE VC Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Chidden Fitzpaine Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Cheddar First School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

St Joseph's RC Primary School, Burnham-on-Sea – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Burnham-on-Sea Infants School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Westover Green Community School and Autism Centre, Bridgwater – closed Wednesday and Thursday

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bridgwater – closed from 12.30pm Tuesday and closed Wednesday and Thursday

Charlton Mackrell CofE Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Creech St Michael C of E School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

St Nicholas C of E Primary School, Henstridge, Templecombe – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Lympsham Academy – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Nether Stowey C of E Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Puriton Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

St Pauls CofE VC Junior School, Shepton Mallet – closed Tuesday

St Cuthberts CofE Junior School, Wells – closed Wednesday and Thursday

West Coker CofE VC Primary School – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Bishop Fox's School, Taunton – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Fairmead School, Yeovil – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Holway Park Primary School, Taunton – closed Wednesday and Thursday

North Petherton Community Primary – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Tor School, Yeovil – closed Wednesday and Thursday

Hill View School, Ash

Sky College, Taunton

Berrow Primary School

Huish Episcopi Academy

Lydeard St Lawrence Primary School

Bucklers Mead Academy, Yeovil

Minerva Primary School, Taunton

Avanti Park School, Frome

Winsham Primary School

Otterhampton Primary School, Combwich

Priorswood Primary School, Taunton

King Alfred School, Highbridge

Holy Trinity CofE School, Taunton

Northgate Primary School, Bridgwater

St Michaels First School, Minehead

Bridgwater College Academy

Oake, Bradford and Nynehead Primary School

Somerset School, Creech St Michael

3 Dimensions School, Wadeford

Catcott St Luke Primary School

Sedgemoor Manor School, Mark

Avalon School, Street

Seawardy School, Taunton

Danesfield CofE VC Middle School, Williton

Minehead Middle School

Dulverton Junior School

Fairlands Middle School, Cheddar

Stanchester Community School, Stoke-sub-Hamdon

Crispin School, Street

West Somerset College, Minehead

Hargrove School, Bridgwater

West Pennard CofE Primary School

Westonzoyland School

Wiveliscombe Primary School

West Buckland Primary School

Wellesley Park Primary School, Wellington

Wedmore First School

Walton CofE VC Primary School

Trull CofE VA Primary School

Upton Noble CofE VC Primary School

Timberscombe C of E First School

Knights Templar Community Church School, Watchet

Wellsprings Primary School, Taunton

St George's Catholic School, Taunton

North Town Primary School, Taunton

Parkfield School, Taunton

Lyngford Park Primary School, Taunton

Hindhayes Infants School, Street

Brookside Academy, Street

Stogursey CofE Primary School

Spaxton CofE School

Somerset Bridge Community Primary School, Bridgwater

King Ina CofE Academy

South Petherton CofE Infants School

South Petherton Junior School

Shipham CofE First School

Old Cleeve CofE School, Washford

North Curry CofE Primary School

North Newton Community School

Milverton Community Primary School

Merriott First School

Langford Budville C of E Primary School

Kingston St Mary C of E Primary School

Horrington Primary School

Horsington Church School

Haselbury Plucknett CofE Primary School

Exford C of E First School

Maiden Beech Academy, Crewkerne

Hugh Sexey CofE Middle School

Westfield Academy

Brymore Academy

The Blue School, Wells

Around 100 schools will also be at least partially closed over the next three days in Buckinghamshire, along with 86 schools in Gloucestershire, according to council data.

Some 100 schools in Somerset will be closed over the next three days, with the vast majority fully closed on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Somerset Council.

Bledlow Ridge School in Buckinghamshire said it was closing as its “classrooms do not have air conditioning, and indoor temperatures are likely to rise significantly above outdoor levels during very hot weather”.

St Michael with St Thomas CE Primary School in Widnes said it would remain closed on Wednesday afternoon due to road closures and high temperatures in classrooms, with windows unable to be opened because of smoke.

Parents were advised to check Arbor in-app messages for further information.

St Mark's C of E School in Southampton closed from 1pm on Tuesday because of the extreme temperatures.

In a social media post, the school said it would remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday before reopening on Friday, with further details shared directly with parents by email.

The Department for Education says schools are not normally advised to close during hot weather, as attendance is the best way for pupils to learn and "hot weather can usually be managed safely".

The guidance says schools should consider:

-Relaxing uniform rules

-Allowing pupils to remove blazers and jumpers

-Encouraging hats and sunscreen outdoors

-Ensuring children drink more water than usual

-Maximising shade and ventilation

-Avoiding vigorous physical activity and adapting PE lessons

For more advice, visit the government's website.

The Welsh Government has written to education directors at every council in Wales ahead of this week's red extreme heat warning.

In the letter, officials warned that "children can be especially vulnerable to extreme heat" and urged schools and childcare settings to take steps to keep pupils safe, including maximising shade, ventilation and hydration, avoiding vigorous physical activity and ensuring children wear hats and sun cream outdoors.

The number of schools planning full or partial closures because of the extreme heat has risen to at least 312, according to the BBC.

Education reporter Nathan Standley said a further 64 schools had been identified since an earlier update, taking the total number of affected schools to 312.

The vast majority are located in southern England, where a Met Office red extreme heat warning will be in force from 9am on Wednesday until 9pm on Thursday. West Berkshire has reported 38 affected schools, while there are 19 in Oxfordshire and 15 in Hampshire. Bridgend County Borough Council in south Wales has also said two schools will close early on Wednesday.

However, the true number is likely to be considerably higher. The BBC noted that many councils do not publish lists of schools forced to close because of extreme weather and there is no central database recording closures. In addition, many schools are part of multi-academy trusts and may not appear on local authority closure lists.

Network Rail has warned passengers to check before travelling and to only make journeys that are "absolutely necessary" on Wednesday and Thursday if travelling to, from or within areas covered by the red extreme heat warning. The rail operator also advised people to carry water, avoid boarding trains if they feel unwell and to check for the latest travel information before setting off.

Charles Darwin School in Bromley has asked parents and carers to read an email sent out detailing arrangements for pupils on Wednesday and Thursday amid the extreme heat. In a post on X, the school also reminded families that it will be closed on Friday for an inset day.

A school in Swindon will close for two days this week after the Met Office issued a Red Warning for Extreme Heat.

The Dorcan Academy said all learning will take place remotely on Wednesday and Thursday following a risk assessment.

Students will attend lessons one to three on Tuesday before finishing on-site learning at 11.30am. Lessons four and five will then be completed remotely via EPraise.

In a message to parents, the school said the decision reflected "the age and design of our building, including multiple south and south-west-facing classrooms, which would be unsuitable during the forecast extreme temperatures."

The National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) said it has written to all its members with guidance on dealing with the heat this week, including the impact on pupils and staff, legal positions and when to consider closure.

Paul Whiteman, NAHT general secretary, said:

New Inn Primary School, Pontypool, will close on Wednesday and Thursday due to the Red Extreme Heat Warning for South Wales.

Headteacher K. Prendergast said rising classroom temperatures, limited shade and concerns over travel in extreme heat were key reasons behind the decision.

Wiltshire and Swindon

Clarendon Academy, Trowbridge

Churchward School

Devizes School and 6th Form

Drove Primary School

Gagle Brook Primary School

Gorse Hill Primary School

Grange Infants School

Grange Junior School

Haydonleigh Primary School

Haydon Wick Primary School

Kingdown School, Warminster

Larkhill Primary School

Lethbridge Primary School

Malmesbury School, Wiltshire

Melksham Oak Community School

Moredon Primary & Nursery

Mountford Manor Primary School

New Close School, Warminster

Nyland Primary SEN School

Pewsey Vale School, Pewsey

Ridgeway School

Rodbourne Cheney Primary School

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy

Sevenfields Primary School

Silverwood School, Wiltshire

Southwold Primary & Nursery School

St John’s Marlborough School, Marlborough

St Luke’s Academy SEN School

St Michael’s School, Larkhill

The Croft Primary School

The Dorcan Academy, Swindon

The Ridgeway School & 6th Form

Tregoze Primary School

Gloucestershire

Archway School, Stroud

Finlay Community School, Gloucester

Kingsholm Primary, Gloucester

Bristol and Somerset

Banwell Primary School

Baytree School

Bishops Lydeard Church School, Somerset

Bowerhill Primary School

Bournville Primary School (including nursery and preschool)

Burnham-on-Sea Infants School

Cheddar First School

Chidden Fitzpaine Primary School

City of Bristol College

Curry Rivel CofE VC Primary School

Elmfield School For Deaf Children

Elmhurst Junior School, Street

Fairfield High School

Filton Avenue Nursery School

Fiveways School, Yeovil

Forest & Sandbridge CofE Primary School

Hans Price Academy

Herne View Primary School, Ilminster

High Ham C of E Primary School

Keinton Mandeville Primary School

Kewstoke Primary School

Kingsbury Episcopi Primary School

Kingsmead School, Wiveliscombe

Locking Primary School (incluiding nursery and preschool)

Mead Vale Primary School

Meare Village Primary School

Mendip Green Primary School

Nailsea School

Nerrols Primary School

Norton Fitzwarren Church School

Norton-Sub-Hamdon Church School

Oldmixton Primary School (including nursery and preschool)

Reckleford Infant School and Nursery

Seend CofE Primary School

Shaw CofE Primary School

Shepton Beauchamp Church School

Southbroom Nursery & Infants’ School

Staplegrove Church School, Taunton

St Andrew’s Church School, Taunton

St Dunstan’s School, Glastonbury

St George’s CofE Primary School

St James Church School, Taunton

St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Burnham-On-Sea

St Mary & All Saints CofE Primary School

St Mary’s Broughton Gifford Primary School

St Mary and St Peter’s School, Ilton

St Michael’s Academy, Somerset

The Manor CofE Primary School

The Mendip School, Shepton Mallet

Wadham Community School, Crewkerne

Walliscote Primary School

Windwhistle Primary School (including preschool)

Whitstone School, Shelton Mallet

Zouch Academy & Nursery

Buckinghamshire

Aylesbury Vale Academy

Bierton Church of England Combined School

Brookmead School Bourton

Buckinghamshire Primary Pupil Referral Unit

Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy

Chalfonts Community College

Chepping View Primary Academy

Denham Green E-Act Primary Academy

Denham Village School

Disraeli School and Children’s Centre

Dropmore Infant School

Farnham Common Infant School

Farnham Common Junior School

Gerrards Cross CofE School

Great Kimble Church of England School

Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School

Green Ridge Primary Academy

Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School

Hughenden Primary School

Iver Heath Junior School

Iver Village Junior School

Ivingswood Academy

Kingsbrook View Academy

Kite Ridge School

Ley Hill School

Marsworth Church of England Infant School

Meadow Academy

Misbourne School

Oakridge School

Orchard View Primary Academy

Overstone Combined School

Princes Risborough Primary School

Quainton Church of England School

St Mary’s Farnham Royal CofE Primary School

The Iver Heath Infant School and Nursery

The Steeple Claydon School

Turnfurlong Infant School

Waddesdon Church of England School

Waddesdon Village Primary School

Waterside Primary Academy

Weston Turville Church of England School

Wooburn Green Primary School

Hampshire and Southampton

Brighton Hill Community School, Basingstoke

Cranbourne School, Basingstoke

Crestwood Community School, Eastleigh

Crookhorn Community School, Waterlooville

Eggar’s School, Alton

Four Lanes Community Junior School, Chineham

Grateley Primary School, Grateley

Harrow Way Community School, Andover

Hatch Warren Infant School, Basingstoke

Henry Tyndale School, Hart and Rushmore

John Hanson Community School, Andover

Merton Junior School, Basingstoke

Perins School, Alresford

Peter Symonds College, Winchester

Petersgate Infant School, Clanfield

Purbrook Park School, Waterlooville

Ranvilles Infant School, Fareham

Rucstall Primary School, Basingstoke

St Johns Primary and Nursery School, Southampton

St Marks C of E School, Southampton

St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School, Woolston

Stoke Park Infant School, Winchester and Eastleigh

Swanmore College, Swanmore

Swanmore Primary School, Swanmore

Testbourne Community School, Whitchurch

The Buckinghamshire School

The Clere School, Burghclere

The Hurst School, Tadley

Woodcroft Primary School, Waterlooville

Berkshire and Oxfordshire

Bardwell School

Beechwood Primary School, Woodley

Birch Hill Primary School and Nursery

Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School

Brimpton Primary School

Cheney School

Churchend Primary School, Reading

Cranbury College, Reading

Didcot Girls’ School

Ditton Park Academy, Slough

Gillotts School, Henley

Great Hollands Primary School, Bracknell

Hagbourne Church of England Primary School, Didcot

Hamilton School, Reading

Icknield Community College

John Rankin Infant and Nursery School

John Rankin Junior School

Katesgrove Primary School, Reading

King’s Academy Prospect, Reading

Ladygrove Park Primary School, Didcot

Maiden Erlegh School

Maiden Erlegh School, Chiltern Edge

Maiden Erlegh School, Reading

Oak Tree School, Wokingham

Piggot C of E School, Wargrave

Radstock Primary School, Earley

Reading School, Reading

River Academy, Reading

St Birinius School, Didcot

St Crispins School, Wokingham

Stephen Freeman Primary School

Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School

Thameside Primary School, Caversham

The Bulmershe School, Reading

The Willows Primary School, Newbury

West Kidlington Primary & Nursery

Whitelands Academy Secondary School

Willow Bank Infant School, Woodley

London

All Saints Benhilton Primary School, Sutton

Belmont Junior School, Haringey

Cheam High School, Sutton

Fielding Primary School and Nursery, Ealing

Oaks Park High School, Sutton

Sydenham School, Lewisham

Wren Academy, Enfield

Devonshire

Clyst Vale Community College, Exeter

Ottery St Mary Primary School, Devon

The Park Community School, Devon

The Promise School, Devon

The Shoreline Academy, Barnstaple

Bedfordshire

Woodland Middle School Academy, Flitwick (year seven and eight only)

Sussex

Heathfield College, East Sussex

Northamptonshire

Isebrook School, Kettering