Full list of schools closed in County Durham due to snow

Disruption to traffic, transport and business continues thanks to heavy snow that blanketed the region over the weekend.

Schools in the region are now being forced to close their doors today (January 6) on what is supposed to be the first day back this year as many say their sites are “unsafe” thanks to the snow.

A yellow weather warning for snow from the Met Office remains in place until 12pm.

Local authorities including Durham County Council are releasing information about schools that won’t open today – here’s the full list.

This list will be updated through the day.

Beechdale Nursery School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: The school site and surrounding area is unsafe due to snow. This will impact the number of staff able to access school – therefore for safety reasons the school will be closed today.

Benfieldside Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Deep snow on site and surrounding roads – unsafe to open today.

Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Due to inclement weather and the condition of the school site due to snow and ice, we are closed today.

Castleside Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Site safety due to inclement weather

Consett Infant School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: The school site and surrounding area is unsafe due to snow. This will impact the number of staff able to access school – therefore for safety reasons the school will be closed today.

Consett Junior School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: The school site and surrounding area is unsafe due to snow. This will impact the number of staff able to access school – therefore safety reasons the school will be closed today.

Delves Lane Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Ongoing snow and poor weather conditions are making the site and surrounding area unsafe to access.

Lanchester EP Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Burst pipe in school and part of building flooded.

Leadgate Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: The school site and surrounding area is unsafe due to snow. This will impact the number of staff able to access school – therefore for safety reasons the school will be closed today.

Moorside Primary Academy

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: The school site and surrounding roads are dangerous due to snow therefore we will remain closed today to allow time to ensure the site is safe. All children will be sent details of remote learning. We will look to reopen tomorrow morning at 8:35 a.m.

Shotley Bridge Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Deep snow and ice making both sites dangerous to access.

Stanley Crook Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Stanley Crook Primary School will be closed today 6.1.25 due to snow. The roads around school and back road routes are thick with snow.

The Grove Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: Due to unsafe conditions in and around the school site caused by snow and ice, school will close today and we will reassess the situation before a decision is made for tomorrow.

Tow Law Millennium Primary School

The school will close on Monday, 6 January 2025 (All Day ) and re-open on Tuesday, 7 January 2025 (Morning ). Reason for closure: The school site and surrounding area is unsafe due to the snow.

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