Hundreds of schools have announced closures ahead of a red weather warning for extreme heat, which is due to come into force on Wednesday.

Temperatures could soar to as high as 40C this week, with several records expected to be broken over the coming days. Forecasters say the UK could even surpass its current highest-ever recorded temperature of 40.3C, set in Coningsby, Lincolnshire, in July 2022.

More than 300 schools across England and Wales are planning to close either fully or partially on Wednesday and Thursday because of the extreme weather, as experts warn that heatwaves will happen more often and bring even higher temperatures “as long as emissions continue”.

Some schools have moved lessons online, while others are shortening the school day and finishing by lunchtime. Working parents are entitled to up to four weeks of unpaid parental leave each year, which can be used in the event of sudden school closures.

You can check whether schools near you are affected here.

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As the number of schools set to close on Wednesday increases compared to Tuesday, more than 100,000 students will be affected in some way.

Each school is expected to safeguard students and make their own decision as there is no legal maximum temperature for classrooms.

Olivia BeesonToday02:57 BST

Southampton City Council says the “safety, health and wellbeing” of children, young people and staff is its priority during the heatwave.

Amanda Barnes-Andrews, the council’s cabinet member for children and learning, said that the council is working with schools to asses the situation.

“Having completed risk assessments, some schools may need to decide to close,” she said. She added that schools may deem it best to adjust timetables, relax uniform and ensure access to water and cooler spaces rather than fully shut.

Olivia BeesonToday02:54 BST

Almost 100 schools in Somerset will be fully closed on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Somerset Council.

Elsewhere, schools will be at least partially closed over the next two days.

Around 100 schools in Buckinghamshire, along with 86 schools in Gloucestershire, will be open for half days during the heatwave.

Olivia BeesonToday01:02 BST

Red heat health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the East of England, East Midlands, London, the South East, the South West and the West Midlands, and amber heat health alerts for the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and The Humber.

These alerts are in place from 1am on Wednesday to 11pm on Thursday, and mean “adverse temperatures are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of the population”.

Olivia BeesonToday00:40 BST

Schools across the UK that remain open have made changes to rules, including uniform.

Children at some schools have been told they can wear PE kit rather than full school uniform, which can involve long trousers and blazers.

Olivia Beeson23rd Jun21:43 BST

Fredi Otto, professor of climate science at Imperial College London, said heatwaves will occur more often and with even higher temperatures “as long as emissions continue”.

She said “our homes, infrastructure, and economy are not built to cope with these conditions”, adding: “The UK has been built for a climate that just doesn’t exist.”

Prof Otto told a media briefing: “Temperatures above 35 degrees used to be extremely rare in the UK. They have now occurred in seven out of the last 12 years, and this sustained surge in extreme heat would not have happened without human-caused climate change.”

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun21:24 BST

The highest temperature recorded today was 34.6C in Wisley, Surrey, the Met Office has said.

Northern Ireland and Scotland saw their hottest days of the year, with temperatures climbing to 28.1C and 29C respectively.

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun20:51 BST

West Berkshire Council has said that while schools “should remain open wherever it is safe and practical to do so”, it recognises they are facing “challenging conditions”.

The authority said: “We fully support schools in taking any necessary steps to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff.

“We remain in regular contact with schools and colleagues across public health and health and safety services, and we are grateful for the swift and responsible way school leaders have responded.

“Our message is clear: safety comes first, and we will continue to support schools in making the right decisions for their communities.”

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun19:55 BST

Met Office press officer Grahame Madge said: “The Met Office is flagging 39C as a headline maximum temperature on Thursday, most likely for somewhere in London or the South East.

“It is possible we could see temperatures higher than the 39C if the final values are at the upper end of our narrow range.

“It is important to remember that the temperature value is only one element of this extreme heatwave story.

“The other major factor is the high humidity which for many will make the intense heat even harder to endure.”

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun19:04 BST

A number of schools have said they are closing because they do not have air conditioning.

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”.

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun18:47 BST

Our sister title Wales Online is reporting the following school closures:

Bridgend County Borough Council

  • Afon-y-Felin and Corneli – will close at 1pm on Tuesday
  • All Bridgend secondary schools – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llangewydd Junior – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bryntirion Infants – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Plasnewydd Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Roberts Catholic Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Penybont Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ogmore Vale Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Cynwyd Sant – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Newton Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Archdeacon John Lewis CiW Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cefn Glas Infants – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Porthcawl Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Garth Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Nantyffyllon Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Marys Catholic Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Coety Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llangynwyd Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pencoed Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bryncethin Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Corneli Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Afon-y-Felin Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Litchard Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Mynydd Cynffig Primary – will close at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday

Caerphilly County Borough Council

  • Caerphilly secondary schools – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Aberbargoed Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bedwas Infants – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Abercarn Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bedwas Junior – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Blackwood Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bryn Awel Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cefn Fforest Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Coed-Y-Brain Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Crumlin Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwm Ifor Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwmaber Junior – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwmcarn Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwrt Rawlin Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Deri Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Fleur-de-Lys Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Glyn-Gaer Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Greenhill Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hendre Junior – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hengoed Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Idris Davies School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Libanus Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Machen Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Maesycwmmer Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Nantyparc Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pengam Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Penllwyn Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pentwynmawr Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Plasyfelin Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Risca Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Helens Catholic Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Learning Centre – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Twyn School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tir y Berth Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Trinant Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Trinity Fields Special School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ty Isaf Infants – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ty Sign Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tir y Wern Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tynewydd Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Upper Rhymney Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • White Rose Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Y Cwmpawd Gilfach – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Cwm Derwen – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Ifor Bach – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Penalltau – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Y Lawnt – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ystrad Mynach Primary – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pantside Primary – closed on Wednesday
  • St Martins Comprehensive – closed until Monday

Swansea City & County Council

  • Pengelli School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Portmead Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ynystawe Primary School – closes at midday on Tuesday and fully closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Calon Lân School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Bryn y Mor – closes after 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday for Reception Year 1 and Year 2 classes
  • Blaenymaes Primary School – closes on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon
  • Brynhyfryd Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Casllwchwr Nursery School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Clydach Primary School – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Glais Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Gors Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday and nursery pupils are shut all day
  • Gowerton Primary School – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Gwyrosydd Primary School – closed to STF and nursery classes
  • Penclawdd Primary School – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Townhill Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday and nursery and STF pupils are shut all day
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Tirdeunaw – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Christchurch Church in Wales Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday and nursery pupils are shut all day
  • Bishop Gore School – open to Year 7 only and closed to all other pupils on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Penyrheol Comprehensive School – open to Years 7 and 10 only and closed to all other pupils on Wednesday and Thursday

Cardiff Council

  • Birchgrove Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cardiff High School – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llanishen High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Teilo’s Church in Wales High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Glantaf – closes at midday on Wednesday and closed all day on Thursday
  • Ysgol Pwll Coch – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Corpus Christi High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Hamadryad – closes at lunchtime on Wednesday and closed all day on Thursday

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council

  • Abercynon Community Primary School – pupils can be collected at 1.30pm on Wednesday and school closes at 1.30pm on Thursday
  • Aberdare Park Primary School – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cardinal Newman Comprehensive School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ferndale Community School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Gwauncelyn Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hendreforgan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llwynypia Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday and pupils must be collected by 12.45pm
  • Maesgwyn Special School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Mountain Ash Comprehensive School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Parc Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday
  • Park Lane Special School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pengeulan Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Penrhiwceibr Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Penrhys Primary School – open from breakfast club until 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Penygawsi Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Penywaun Primary School – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Perthcelyn Community Primary School – closes at 12.45pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Porth Community School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tref Y Rhyg Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Treorchy Comprehensive School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Treorchy Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ty Gwyn Education Centre – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Williamstown Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday and pupils can be collected from 12.45pm
  • Ysgol Afon Wen – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Bro Taf – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Garth Olwg – early closure on Wednesday and Thursday (exact times not confirmed)
  • Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Aberdar – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Awel Taf – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Castellau – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Evan James – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn Y Forwyn – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tonyrefail – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Nantgwyn – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Ty Coch – closed on Wednesday and Thursday

Torfaen County Borough Council

  • West Monmouth School (Year 10 only) – open for Year 10 pupils only on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Woodlands Nursery School – open on Wednesday and Thursday
  • All other Torfaen schools – closed on Wednesday and Thursday

Carmarthenshire County Council

  • All secondary schools closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Some Carmarthenshire primary schools – closed on Wednesday and Thursday (individual school decisions, full list not provided)

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

  • All schools closed on Wednesday and Thursday

Ceredigion County Council

  • No current school closures reported; all schools remain open and situation is under review

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

  • Abercanaid Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Afon Taf High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bedlinog Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Caedraw Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Coed-Y-Dderwen Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cyfarthfa High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cyfarthfa Park Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Edwardsville Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Goetre Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Greenfield School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Gwaunfarren Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Heolgerrig Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pantysgallog Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pen-y-Dre High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Trelewis Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Troedyrhiw Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Twynyrodyn School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ty Dysgu – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd-y-Grug – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Santes Tudful – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Blessed Carlo Acutis (BHHS Campus) – closed on Wednesday
  • Newport City Council
  • Llanwern High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Newport High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Caerleon Lodge Hill Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Neath Port Talbot Council
  • Blaenbaglan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Baglan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Blaengwrach Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Central Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cilffriw Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Creunant Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwmafan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwmnedd Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Eastern Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Godre’rgraig Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Maesmarchog Community Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Rhos Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Rhydyfro Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llangiwg Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Joseph’s Catholic Infant School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Therese’s Catholic Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tairgwaith Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Cwm Nedd – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Gwaun Cae Gurwen – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Pontardawe – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Rhosafan – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Trebannws – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ynysfach Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Bae Baglan – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Hendrefelin – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Maes Y Coed – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Blaenbaglan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Baglan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Blaengwrach Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Central Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cilffriw Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Creunant Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwmafan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cwmnedd Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Eastern Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Godre’rgraig Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Maesmarchog Community Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Rhos Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Rhydyfro Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llangiwg Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Joseph’s Catholic Infant School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Joseph’s Catholic Junior School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Therese’s Catholic Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tairgwaith Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Cwm Nedd – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Gwaun Cae Gurwen – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Pontardawe – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Rhosafan – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • YGG Trebannws – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ynysfach Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Bae Baglan – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Hendrefelin – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Maes Y Coed – closed on Wednesday and Thursday

Monmouthshire County Council

  • Gilwern Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llantilio Pertholey Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Magor Church in Wales Primary School & Nursery – closes from midday on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Raglan Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Rogiet Primary School – closes from 12.30pm on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Shirenewtown Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Undy Primary School & Nursery – closes from midday on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Archbishop Rowan Williams Primary School – closes from midday on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Castle Park Primary School – closes from midday on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Dewstow Primary School & Nursery – closes from midday on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Durand Primary School & Nursery – closes from midday on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • The Dell Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Chepstow School – closes from 12.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Kymin View Primary School – closes at 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llandogo Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Usk Church in Wales Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Gymraeg Trefynwy – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Goytre Fawr Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Overmonnow Primary School, Nursery & SNRB – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • King Henry VIII School – closes at 11.30am on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cross Ash Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Llanvihangel Crucorney Primary School – closes at 12.45pm on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Llanfoist Primary School – closes at 12.45pm on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Pembroke Primary School, Nursery & SNRB – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Thornwell Primary School & Nursery – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and fully closed on Thursday
  • Ysgol Gymraeg y Fenni & Meithrin – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Our Lady’s and St Michael’s Roman Catholic Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday

Pembrokeshire County Council

  • No schools are currently reported as closed; all schools remain open with individual risk assessments in place

Powys County Council

  • Ysgol Golwg y Cwm – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Maesydderwen – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ysgol Penmaes – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Brynllywarch Hall School – closed on Wednesday

Vale of Glamorgan Council

  • Llansannor & Llanharry Church in Wales Primary School – closes at 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday

Flintshire County Council

  • No current school closures reported; all schools remain open and situation is under review

Conwy County Borough Council

  • No school closures currently reported; all schools remain open and decisions are based on local risk assessments

Denbighshire County Council

  • No school closures currently reported; all schools remain open and situation under review

Isle of Anglesey County Council

  • No school closures currently reported; schools remain open with Welsh Government guidance in place

Wrexham County Borough Council

  • No school closures currently reported; decisions made individually by headteachers using Welsh Government guidance

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun18:19 BST

The hot weather is expected to cause major disruption for parents, with schools closing or sending pupils home early to protect them from the heat.

In Somerset, around 100 schools will close over the next three days, with the vast majority fully shut on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Somerset Council.

In Buckinghamshire, around 100 schools will also be at least partially closed over the same period, along with 86 schools in Gloucestershire, according to council data.

At some schools, pupils have been told they may wear PE kits instead of full school uniform, which can include long trousers and blazers.

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun18:13 BST

Hundreds of schools will fully or partially close over the coming days as temperatures are forecast to hit record highs.

A “heat dome” settling over western Europe could push temperatures close to 40C by Wednesday, with the latest heatwave expected to surpass the June record of 35.6C set in Hampshire in 1976.

The Met Office has issued a red warning for extreme heat covering an area stretching from London to Swansea and from Somerset to Birmingham. The warning will be in force from 9am on Wednesday until 9pm on Thursday.

Temperatures could come close to the UK’s all-time record of 40.3C, recorded in July 2022.

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun18:04 BST

  • Holywell Church of England School – early pick up on Thursday
  • Ottery St Mary Primary School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Clyst Vale Community College – partial closures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cullompton Community College – partial closures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Park Community School – partial closures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Tiverton High School – partial closures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Uffculme School – partial closures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Promise School – closes at 12.15pm on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • The Shoreline Academy – closed on Tuesday with situation monitored daily

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun17:45 BST

  • All Saints Church of England Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell Church of England Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Carterton Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cheney School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Didcot Girls’ School – closed from 12.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ducklington Primary School – closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Europa School UK – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Gillotts School – closed from 12.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hagbourne Church of England Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hailey Church of England Primary School – closed on Tuesday
  • Harwell Primary School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • John Watson School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ladygrove Park Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Long Wittenham Church of England Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Northern House Academy – closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Orion Academy – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Shellingford Church of England Voluntary Aided School – closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Francis Church of England Primary School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Stephen Freeman Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Stockham Primary School – closed from 11.30am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Sutton Courtenay Church of England Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Oxford Academy – closed from 12.35pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Trinity Church of England Primary School – closed from 12pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Valley Road School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Willowcroft Community School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Eliana Nunes23rd Jun17:45 BST

  • Aldermaston Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Basildon Church of England Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Beedon Church of England Controlled Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Beenham Primary School – restricted opening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Birch Copse Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Brimpton Church of England Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bucklebury Church of England Primary School – closed from 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Burghfield St Marys Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Chaddleworth St Andrews Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 12pm on Tuesday
  • Chieveley Primary School – optional pick up from 1.10pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cold Ash St Marks Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Compton Church of England Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Curridge Primary School – optional pick up from 12pm or 3.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Denefield School – closed from 12.50pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Englefield Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Falkland Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Fir Tree Primary School and Nursery – closed from 12.05pm on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hermitage Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday and closed from 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • John O’Gaunt School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • John Rankin Infant and Nursery School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • John Rankin Junior School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Kennet School – closed from 1.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Kennet Valley Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Kintbury St Mary’s Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Lambourn Church of England Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Long Lane Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Mortimer St Johns Church of England Infant School – optional pick up from 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Mortimer St Marys Church of England Junior School – optional pick up from 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Pangbourne Primary School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday
  • Park House School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Parsons Down Partnership of Schools: Infant and Junior – optional pick up from 1.25pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Purley Church of England Primary School – optional pick up between 1.10pm and 1.20pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Shaw-cum-Donnington Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1.10pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Shefford Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 12pm on Tuesday
  • Speenhamland Primary School – closed from 12.05pm on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Springfield Primary School – optional pick up after afternoon registration on Tuesday
  • Spurcroft Primary School – closed from 1pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Bartholomew’s School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Finian’s Catholic Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  • St John The Evangelist Infant and Nursery School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday
  • St Nicolas Church of England Junior School – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday
  • St Paul’s Catholic Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Stockcross Church of England School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Streatley Church of England Voluntary Controlled School – optional pick up from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Sulhamstead and Ufton Nervet Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Thatcham Park CE Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Castle School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Downs School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Willows Primary School – optional pick up from 12.30pm on Tuesday and closed from 12pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Winchcombe School – shorter day on Tuesday and early closure on Wednesday
  • Theale Green School – closed from 12.50pm on Wednesday and closed on Thursday
  • Trinity School – closed from 12.05pm on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Welford and Wickham Church of England Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Westwood Farm Infant School – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Westwood Farm Junior School – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Woolhampton Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Yattendon Church of England Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

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  • Gerrards Cross School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hughenden Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Princes Risborough Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ley Hill School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Farnham Common Infant School – optional pick up from 12pm on Tuesday
  • Chalfonts Community College – closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Denham Village School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Haydon Abbey School and Pre-School – closed from 1.30pm on Tuesday
  • Dropmore Infant School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Kingsbrook View Academy – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday and all day on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Iver Heath Junior School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday
  • Bedgrove Infant School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday and closed Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Misbourne School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday and closed Wednesday and Thursday
  • Iver Heath Infant School and Nursery – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday
  • St Paul’s Church of England Combined School, Wooburn – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Stoke Poges School – optional pick up at 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Farnham Common Junior School – optional pick up at 12pm on Tuesday
  • Overstone Combined School – closed from 12.15pm on Tuesday and all day on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Marsworth Church of England Infant School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Brookmead School – optional pick up from 12.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Bourton Meadow Academy – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bearbrook Combined School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday and all day on Wednesday and Thursday 25th June
  • Buckingham Park Church of England Primary School – closed from 1.30pm on Tuesday
  • Buckingham Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ash Hill Primary School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday and likely closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Steeple Claydon School – optional pick up at 1.05pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Buckinghamshire Primary – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Green Ridge Primary Academy – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • St Mary’s Farnham Royal Primary School – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday
  • Iver Village Junior School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • West Wycombe Combined School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday
  • The Disraeli School and Children’s Centre – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Weston Turville Church of England School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Aylesbury Vale Academy – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Great Kimble Church of England School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Turnfurlong Infant School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Bierton Church of England Combined School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Denham Green E-ACT Primary Academy – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Oakridge School – optional pick up from 1.20pm on Tuesday
  • Quainton Church of England School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Wooburn Green Primary School – closed from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Waddesdon Village Primary School – closed from 12.15pm on Tuesday
  • Chalfont Valley E-ACT Primary Academy – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Kite Ridge School – closed on Tuesday
  • Chepping View Primary Academy – closed from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ivingswood Academy – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Orchard View Primary Academy – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday and all day on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bedgrove Junior School – partial closures on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Waddesdon Church of England School – closed from 12.45pm on Tuesday and all day on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Waterside Primary Academy – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday

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  • Crestwood Community School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Four Lanes School – partially closed on Tuesday
  • Swanmore College – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Testbourne Community School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • John Hanson Community School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Peter Symonds College – closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Rucstall Primary School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Henry Tyndale School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Purbrook Park School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Woodcroft Primary – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Clere School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Hatch Warren Infant School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Harrow Way Community School – optional pick up from 1pm on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Stoke Park Infant School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Smannell Field School – closed from 12.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Grateley Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Petersgate Infant School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Brighton Hill Community School – closed from 11.30am on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Ranvilles Infant School – closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Perins School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Itchen Abbas Primary School – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Wyvern College – closed on Tuesday
  • Brookfield Community School – closed from 12.05pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Locks Heath Infant School – closed from 12.15pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • The Costello School – closed from 12pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • St Faith’s Church of England Primary School – partially closed on Tuesday
  • Horndean Technology College – closed from 11.55am on Wednesday and Thursday

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  • Ashton Gate Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Badminton School – closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday
  • Badock’s Wood E-ACT Academy – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bishop Road Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Bristol Cathedral Choir School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cathedral Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Chester Park Infant and Junior School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cotham School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • E-ACT Fairlawn Primary School – optional pick up from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Easton Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Elmfield School For Deaf Children – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Fairfield High School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Filton Avenue Nursery School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Holymead Primary School – closed from 12pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • North Star 265 – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Nova Primary School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Orchard School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Redcliffe Nursery School & Children’s Centre – partially closed on Tuesday
  • Redland Green School – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Soundwell Academy – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Southville Primary School – closed from 1.30pm on Tuesday
  • St Bernadette Catholic Primary School – closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Westbury-On-Trym Church of England Academy – closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Willow Park Primary School – closed from 12.30pm on Wednesday and Thursday

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  • Sydenham School – closed from 12.15pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Cheam High School – compressed days from 8.30am to 1.10pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Fielding Primary School – closed from 12pm on Tuesday and closed on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Oaks Park High School – closed from 12.20pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Belmont Junior School – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • All Saints Benhilton Primary School – optional pick up from 1.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Archbishop Tenison’s Church of England High School – closed from 12.45pm on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form – closed from 12.20pm on Tuesday and closed all day on Wednesday and Thursday
  • Simon Marks Jewish Primary School – closed on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Wentworth Nursery School – closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Cardinal Pole Catholic School – closed from 1.20pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for the majority of students
  • Clapton Girls’ Academy – closed from 2pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
  • Gayhurst Community School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Grasmere Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Grazebrook Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Kingsmead Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Mandeville Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Millfields Community School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday
  • Queensbridge Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • St John and St James CE Primary School – closed from 1.30pm on Tuesday
  • St John the Baptist CE Primary School – closing early on Tuesday
  • The Garden School – closed from 1.15pm on Tuesday
  • Woodberry Down Community Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday
  • Shacklewell Primary School – closed from 1pm on Tuesday

Eliana Nunes

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