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Announced School Closures in East Sussex for Monday 12th of December 2022

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This list was updated at 8:30 am 12/12/2022 Please check ESCC on the following link for Infomation https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/education-learning/schools/school-closures

EAST SUSSEX

ARK Alexandra Academy, Hastings
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Further to our communication yesterday, due to the adverse weather, we will be delaying the opening of the Helenswood site until 10 am on Monday, 12 December 2022. The road conditions around the William Parker Campus are unsafe to drive on, and due to the size of that site, it will remain closed today. Please ensure that your students are dressed appropriately for the weather and conditions. We are relaxing the uniform rules for shoes. We have a duty of care to our students and staff, and decisions associated with any form of school closure are never taken lightly. We plan to deliver live lessons to students in Years 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 who should access Microsoft TEAMs. Students should log in to their regular lessons at the usual time.

Ashdown Primary School, Crowborough
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
School closed due to site and road conditions

Battle and Langton Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the unsafe conditions on the school site and surrounding areas, Battle and Langton will be closed today. Teachers will provide work on Google Classroom for Years 1 to 6 and Tapestry for Reception. Thank you for your understanding.

Beacon Academy, Crowborough
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
We will be closed to all students on Monday 12 December. Road conditions have deteriorated significantly, our sites are both dangerously impacted and we are also experiencing ongoing intermittent power cuts that are affecting our boilers and systems.

Beckley Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the adverse weather and dangerous driving conditions, the school will be closed on Monday 12th December. Some work for the pupils will be set on Purple Mash today.

Bonners Church of England Primary School, Maresfield
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Bonners CE Primary will be closed tomorrow due to treacherous road conditions and site safety.

Brede Primary School, Broad Oak
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Burwash Church Of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Buxted Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
School will open at 10am to allow staff to get to school safely and the paths and carpark to be cleared of snow.

Catsfield Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to poor road conditions and safety of the staff and parent body with regards to travel, the school will be closed today – updates regarding tomorrow will be posted later today.

Chailey School, South Chailey
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Chailey School will be closed due to treacherous road conditions. Teachers will set work in SMHW.

Chailey St Peter’s Church of England Primary School, North Chailey
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Claverham Community College, Battle
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Claverham Community College will be closed on Monday 12th December due to the dangerous road conditions locally and the state of the College site, given the recent adverse weather conditions and freezing temperatures forecast. Students should access Google Classroom where they will be set work by their teachers. Thank you for your understanding.

College Central, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
College central Eastbourne College central Hastings Both sites are shut today , due to adverse weather Update 12 December, 5.44am: College central Eastbourne and Hastings are closed today due to adverse weather

Cross-in-Hand Church Of England Primary School, Cross In Hand
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Crowhurst Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – no water
Roads around the school are passable with care so we have taken the decision to delay start of school until 10am to allow roads to thaw a little more and avoid rush. Please do make your own decision as to whether it is safe on the roads around your homes. Any absence will be authorised today. Please ensure all children are dressed for the weather. As we do not know if lunches will be able to be provided by the kitchen we recommend children bring a packed lunch just in case. Please call the office by 10am if your child is going to be absent. Stay safe and warm! Update 12 December, 9.41am: Unfortunately we are currently experiencing problems with our water supply so we have taken the decision to close the school. Sorry for any inconvenience.. Teachers will Ping out information re learning activities.

Cuckmere House School, Seaford
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Dallington Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Roads around school are very dangerous

Danehill Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Headteacher has closed school due to difficulty for parents and staff to get into school.

Five Ashes Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the adverse weather and unsafe conditions on the school site, Five Ashes will be closed today for all pupils. Can parents and carers please check SchoolPing for details re: work set.

Fletching Church of England Primary School, Uckfield
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Forest Row Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Glyne Gap School, Bexhill-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Groombridge St Thomas’ Church Of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Grove Park School, Crowborough
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
All three sites will be closed due to very bad road conditions

Guestling-Bradshaw Church of England Primary
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
The school will be open at 10am to allow us to make the site safe and to allow time for children and staff to arrive safely.

Hailsham Community College
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Both the primary and secondary sites are closed today to ensure the safety of staff and learners. Secondary students should access home learning via Firefly. Home learning will be sent via Edulink for primary pupils. Further updates will be posted on the college website

Hankham Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Heathfield Community College
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Hurst Green Church Of England Primary School And Nursery
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
We have made the decision to delay opening this morning till 10.30am in order to make the school site safe. All children will need to bring in a packed lunch. The carol concert this has been postponed. Update 12 December, 9.38am: Having reviewed the school site we have made the decision to close. The school site and surrounding pavements are unsafe.

Jarvis Brook School, Crowborough
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Jarvis Brook School is closed today to ensure student safety. The site and surrounding roads are treacherous. We will keep you updated.

Little Horsted Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Manor Primary School, Uckfield
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the adverse weather, dangerous driving conditions and problems with the boiler, the school will be closed on Monday 12th December. Please see your child’s class webpage for homework.

Mark Cross Church of England Primary School, Crowborough
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the adverse weather and unsafe conditions on the school site, Mark Cross CEA Primary will be closed today for all pupils. Can parents and carers please check SchoolPing for details re: work set.

Mayfield Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions, the school will be closed today for all pupils. Work will be set on Google Classroom (Tapestry for Reception pupils) and we will keep parents informed via School Ping.

Maynards Green Community Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the heavy snowfall last night, I have taken the decision to close the school as it wasn’t safe for children or staff to travel to school today. Work will be set for children online via DB Primary and Tapestry. I will review the situation later today regarding opening tomorrow. Karen Cromwell Headteacher

Motcombe Community School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
School is closed due to the snow.

Netherfield Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions and unsafe conditions on the school site we will not open to pupils today. There is also currently no water at the school. Please check PING messages for further information and updates.

New Horizons School, St Leonards-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions both sites of the school will be closed today for pupils and staff. The school is expected to be open tomorrow as normal however a decision will be made and communicated later today.

Newick Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
The school will be open from 10am.

Northiam Church Of England Primary School And Nursery
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the unsafe conditions on the school site and surrounding areas. Teachers will provide work which will be emailed out to classes. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Nutley Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Ocklynge Junior School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to weather and traffic conditions, Ocklynge school will be closed today

Ore Village Primary Academy, Hastings
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Please note that at present we plan to open the school fully at 10.30am. We will update further in the morning. Update 11 December, 8.24pm: Partial closure – at present we plan to open the school fully at 10.30am. We will update further in the morning. Update 12 December, 9.38am: SCHOOL NOW CLOSED FOR THE DAY

Park Mead Primary School, Upper Dicker
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Head of School will review at 11.30am this morning.

Parkland Infant School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Parkland Junior School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Parkside Community Primary School, Heathfield
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Snow and ice on roads making the Estate, and other localities, unsafe for driving.

Pashley Down Infant School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Peacehaven Community School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the poor road conditions preventing staff and some students accessing the site. We will be providing remote learning via Google Classroom.

Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather and driving conditions the school will be shut on Monday 12th December 2022

Pebsham Primary Academy, Bexhill-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather we are opening late. We aim to open at 10.30am. We will update you of any changes as soon as we can. The Wriggly Nativity is cancelled today. Thank you Update 12 December, 8.44am: We have made the decision to fully close today due to icy conditions on the school site and in the roads leading to the school. We apologise for the change to the earlier decision.

Priory School, Lewes
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
School closed due to adverse weather

Punnetts Town Community Primary School, Heathfield
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Ratton School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to weather and traffic conditions, Ratton school will be closed today

Ringmer Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Robertsbridge Community College
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the treacherous weather conditions, the College site will be closed to students on Monday 12 December. Teachers will ensure that work is available for students via Class Charts from 10am.

Rocks Park Primary School, Uckfield
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Not enough staff are able to get in and there is a tree down in the locality meaning it is hard for people to access the roads. Work to be emailed out to parents by 9.00am.

Ropemakers Academy, Hailsham
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Update 12 December, 6.43am: We are having to close today due to adverse weather and site safety

Rotherfield Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the difficult conditions around the school we are closed today. Parents please see your emails for further information

Rye College
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Rye College and Rye Community Primary School will be closed on Monday, 12th December owing to severe weather. The roads locally are dangerous and we are not able to open the school safely. Students and pupils should access work via Dojo and Classcharts. Thank you for your understanding.

Rye Community Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Rye College and Rye Community Primary School will be closed on Monday, 12th December owing to severe weather. The roads locally are dangerous and we are not able to open the school safely. Students and pupils should access work via Dojo and Classcharts. Thank you for your understanding.

Salehurst Church of England Primary School, Robertsbridge
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Closed due to adverse weather conditions.

Sandown Primary School, Hastings
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Sandown Primary School and Nursery will be closed today, 12th December 2022. We will keep you updated via Class Dojo.

Seahaven Academy, Newhaven
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather across the county we are unable to staff the school.

Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the treacherous road conditions around school it is not possible to open today.

Shinewater Primary School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to poor road conditions around the area we are unable to safely get staff in so have to close the school today.

St Catherine’s College, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

St John’s Church of England Primary School, St Johns
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
The school is closed today due to local conditions on roads and pavements around the school. In addition the heating has been affected by a power failure.

St John’s Meads Church of England Primary School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

St Leonards Church Of England Primary Academy, St Leonards-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
We have made the decision to delay opening this morning in order to make the school a safe site. At present we plan to open at 10.30am. There will be no breakfast club and today’s church service has been cancelled. We will keep you updated Update 12 December, 9.11am: UPDATE: 09.10am, due to the roads in to Collinswood Drive and surrounding areas being treacherous, we have made the decision to close the school to keep everybody safe.

St Mary Magdalene Catholic Primary School, Bexhill-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
and site safety.

St Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, St Leonards-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions, we are delaying opening school to allow time for a full assessment of the roads and the weather situation. We are opening at 10.30am. We hope that a delayed opening will allow more time for people to get to school and for us to assess the situation fully. Our priority is ensuring all our families are safe, so please do not travel if the road conditions are not safe.

St Mary the Virgin Church of England Primary School, Hartfield
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Crowborough
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
School is closed because of hazardous travel conditions to and from the school, as well as access to and on the school site.

St Mary’s School Horam, Maynards Green
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
School will be closed today due to the adverse weather conditions impacting the safe transportation of pupils, and staff travelling to school.

St Paul’s Church of England Academy, St Leonards-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions, the school and nursery gates will be opening at 10am on Monday 12 December. Breakfast club, in both the nursery and the main school , will not be running. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Update 12 December, 9.47am: 9.44am Amhurst Road gate is now open a path has been cleared for entry onto the middle playground. Please take care when entering the site.

St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
We will be closed today for pupils and staff due to adverse weather conditions and site safety.

Staplecross Methodist Primary School, Robertsbridge
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Stone Cross School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

Stonegate Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to unsafe conditions on the school site and surrounding roads, Stonegate Primary School is closed today. Further updates and work for pupils will be available via email throughout the day.

The Cavendish School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions both primary and secondary phases of the school will be closed today for pupils and staff

The Eastbourne Academy
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to the adverse weather conditions The Eastbourne Academy is closed today, Monday 12th December.

The Hastings Academy
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – no heating
Unfortunately, we have not been able to restore the heating to full capacity, and engineers continue to work on the issue. We have, however, been able to heat sufficient areas of the building to enable us to deliver lessons for Years 10, 11, and CIN/CP students onsite. The academy will be closed to all students in years 7,8 and 9 and work will be available via class charts for these students. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through these challenging circumstances.

The Haven Voluntary Aided C E Methodist Primary School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
School will open at 10.00 am to all pupils, allowing staff to arrive to work safely.

The St Leonards Academy, St Leonards-on-sea
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather

The Turing School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather and treacherous travel conditions we have made the decision to close to staff and students. Teachers will provide work on Google classroom for students.

Ticehurst and Flimwell Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Please note that the school will be closed today due to icy local conditions and pupils and staff being unable to travel safely. Refer to your Parentmail account for further details.

Uckfield College
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Uckfield College will be closed on Monday 12th December due to treacherous road conditions. Instructions for students: Please look out for emails and Google Classroom notifications for what and how you will learn on Monday 12th December.

Uplands Community College, Wadhurst
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions the school is closed to all students, Monday 12 December.  Please check our website or regular updates. Show my Homework will be updated by 10am with any work that has been set by their class teacher.

Wadhurst Church of England Primary School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Due to adverse weather conditions, we will be closed to all children on Monday 12th December. Learning will be communicated and accessed via Microsoft Teams for Year 1 upwards and Tapestry for younger ages.

Wallands Community Primary And Nursery School, Lewes
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
The school will be open at 10am to allow us to make the site safe and to allow time for children and staff to arrive safely.

Westfield School
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
We will open at 10.30 this morning due to the icy road conditions around the school.

Willingdon Community School, Eastbourne
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
We have made the difficult decision to close today, whilst a number of main roads are clearing, our staff and a number of our students travel from some distance and side roads are not safe at this point for travel. We will be setting work by 9am today on Edulink for all students.

Wivelsfield Primary School, Wivelsfield Green
Closed: Monday 12 December 2022
Reason: Emergency closure – adverse weather
Wivelsfield School will open today at 9.30am to enable staff to get to school and the site to be made safe. Children who travel by bus can arrive at the usual time if it is running a service.

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