LIVE UPDATES: School closures in Milton Keynes as storm hits

Friday, 18 February 2022 08:22

Here is a list of school closures taking place in Milton Keynes today.

The Met Office has put an amber warning in place across Milton Keynes today as storms are set to take over the UK.

This morning, the Met Office upgraded warnings just miles away from Milton Keynes to red.

People across the country have been warned to avoid travelling altogether and to take extra care as winds could hit up to 65mph in some areas of MK.

Schools in Milton Keynes have started to announce this morning that they will not be opening to pupils, with many schools switching to online lessons.

Here is a live list, it will be updated as news comes in:

Christ the Sower- confirmed on MK Council website
Shenley Brook End School- email sent to parents
Hazeley Academy- email sent to parents
Priory Rise Primary School- email sent to parents
Rickley Park- email sent to parents
MK College campuses
Holne Chase- email sent to parents
Chestnuts Primary school- email sent to parents
Knowles primary school- email sent to parents
Lord Grey - email sent to parents
The Radcliffe School - email sent to parents
Water Hall- email sent to parents
Slated Row- email sent to parents
Rainbow Bradville- email sent to parents
High Ash- email sent to parents
Stephenson- email sent to parents

If you are unsure about any of the schools in the list OR not on the list, please contact the school for information.

Please email info@mkfm.com if we have missed any schools off the list.

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