RISING water levels have closed Herefordshire schools today, with parents warned that it is too dangerous to enter the area.

Scroll to the bottom of the article to see the full list of closures.

In a notice to parents shared on social media, a spokesperson for Fairfield High School in Peterchurch said it is now unsafe to travel into the Peterchurch area due to increasing water levels.

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"For this reason we regret to inform all parents and carers that the school will now be closed to prevent anyone making any unnecessary journeys," the spokesperson said.

"We will keep you all posted with any updates via social media and the school website about school reopening tomorrow."

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Any students already on buses have been asked to stay put, with buses to turn around and take them back to their stops.

All school closures

Fairfield High School is closed due to rising water levels making travel unsafe

Michaelchurch Escley Primary School is closed due to dangerous driving conditions, impassable roads, and staff being unable to safely get to school.

Peterchurch Primary School is closed today due to very badly flooded roads.

There is currently a flood warning in force for the Dulas Brook in Ewyas Harold, while flood alerts are in force for the rivers Arrow, Frome, and Leadon in Herefordshire.

Longtown Community Primary School is closed today, Wednesday October 16, due to adverse weather conditions.

"As there is a substantial amount of water on the surrounding roads, we have made the decision to close the school to ensure the safety of our pupils and all those travelling to and from our rural site," a spokesperson said.

Clifford Primary School is closed with immediate effect due to adverse weather. Please collect your children. A small staff will remain on site until all children have left. This is for staff and child safety and also due to school dinners being unable to deliver today. 

Eardisley CE Primary School partially closed. Due to the hazardous weather conditions, today parents can collect their children from 1.15pm. Open until 3.20pm for children who are able to stay. Buses will run at the usual time. Football, netball and Lego clubs are cancelled for today. The Swallows After School Club is also cancelled.

Aconbury Centre closed from 12.30pm today due to the impact on staffing and transport as a result of the adverse weather conditions.

St David's Centre closed from 12.30pm today due to the impact on staffing and transport as a result of the adverse weather conditions.

Westfield School partially closed. Parents have been contacted to let them know they can collect their children early should they wish. We have not made a decision to close, but as some staff live in areas affected by floods, we would like to enable everyone to get home safely. Those on transport will be collected as normal, unless families have been contacted separately.

Almeley Primary School closing at 1.15pm today due to flooding.