School snow closures and travel

Wednesday, 8 March 2023 00:00

Here is a list of schools we have been informed are closed or affected today because of the snow.

Many schools are reporting they are opening as usual, but some bus routes are affected; please check Salisbury Red's live information for up-to-date information - https://www.salisburyreds.co.uk/service-updates

Wiltshire Police are already dealing with various incidents and asking people only to travel if necessary this morning.

Bishops Wordsworth is closed today due to power surges causing issues with its main fire alarm board.

Confirmed school closures

Avon Valley Academy, Durrington

The Trafalgar School, Downton

Sarum Academy, Salisbury

Schools opening later than usual

Amesbury Archer Primary School, Amesbury (Opening at 10 am and assessing)

Stonehenge School, Amesbury (Opening at 10:30 this morning)

If you work in a school closed due to snow this morning, please let us know via hello@lovesalisbury.co.uk (We will only take note of emails from official school email addresses or posts on the school's social media).

Schools confirmed as opening

Winterbourne Earls Primary School

St Andrew's Primary School

St Joseph's School

St Peter's Primary School

St. Osmond's Primary School

Wyvern St Edmunds School

Burgate School

Downton Primary School

Godolphin School

South Wilts School

Lehurst Swan School

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