Listed below are all schools that have currently been reported closed.
Schools not listed below have not currently been reported closed.
| Name | Reason for closure | Detail | Last Updated |
| Aberbargoed Primary | Other | School will remain closed until Monday due to icy conditions and untreated roads at and around the school site.We hope to reopen on Monday if conditions improve and safe access is possible. Further updates will be sent out via our text messaging service and this website. Thanks for your patience | 07/01/2010 14:21:58 |
| Abercarn Primary | Snow | The school regrettably remains closed Friday 8th January 2010. The school site and access remain frozen and unsafe. Thank you for your patience. We want to open the school on Monday but more snow is forecast! NEXT UPDATE SUNDAY. Keep safe and warm | 07/01/2010 19:07:06 |
| Abertysswg Primary | Snow | School will remain closed on Friday due to icy conditions.We hope to reopen on Monday.Thank you for your patience. | 07/01/2010 15:22:35 |
| Bedwas High School | Snow | School will be closed on Friday 8 January due to the conditions under foot on site and in the surrounding area. School will be open for pupils sitting exams on Monday 11 January, further update on school reopening for all students will be posted on Monday by 6.30am. | 07/01/2010 11:31:50 |
| Bedwas Infants | Snow | Unfortunately, school will remain closed on Friday January 8th | 07/01/2010 19:35:30 |
| Bedwas Junior | Snow | Following continuing hazardous conditions on and around the school premises, Bedwas Juniors will remain CLOSED on FRIDAY 8TH JANUARY. A further update will be provided on Sunday evening. Have a good weekend everyone! | 07/01/2010 18:47:24 |
| Blackwood Comprehensive | Snow | Following a risk assessment of the school site, school will regrettably be closed on Friday 8 January. Further information regarding arrangements for re-opening, and for next week’s examinations, will be posted here on Friday and over the weekend. Apologies for the inconvenience caused. | 07/01/2010 17:05:19 |
| Blackwood Primary | Snow | Due to continuing hazards of deep snow and ice on site, at access and surrounding area,school will remain closed FRIDAY, as safety of pupils, parents and staff is priority. Updates on opening will be via this site on sunday evening, monday morning. | 07/01/2010 17:28:58 |
| Bryn Awel Primary | Other | School will remain closed on Friday 8th due to snow and icy conditions leading to and on the school site.There is at least 6 inches of snow at the school gates. We hope to see all back in school on monday!! | 07/01/2010 17:20:46 |
| Cefn Fforest Primary | Snow | Early Note:School closed Friday 8th January. After site inspection and risk assessment – roads and paths around school unsafe due to ice and snow – carparks unusable – road crossing for lunch unsafe and pathway to dinner hall knee deep.Will update on Sunday evening – Many thanks for your patience. | 07/01/2010 16:24:35 |
| Coed-y-Brain Primary | Other | The school will be closed for pupils on Friday 8th January due to the conditions on site. Staff will attend as normal. | 07/01/2010 19:13:21 |
| Crumlin Primary | Snow | School will remain closed until Monday due to icy conditions and untreated roads at and around the school site.We hope to reopen on Monday if conditions improve and safe access is possible. Further updates will be sent out via our text messaging service and this website. Thanks for your patience | 07/01/2010 18:28:42 |
| Cwm Glas Infants | Other | School will be closed on Friday 8th January due to icy conditions and untreated roads at and around the school site which continue to pose concerns regarding the safety of children, parents and staff. We apologise for any inconvenience caused | 07/01/2010 18:39:41 |
| Cwm Ifor Primary | Snow | We are hoping to open the school tomorrow (Friday 8th). However it will be dependant on the overnight conditions. A final decision will be made tomorrow morning. Please check this site for a final decision. | 07/01/2010 21:08:39 |
| Cwmaber Infants | Snow | The school will remain closed on Friday 8TH January due to icy conditions in and around the school site. The situation will be updated on Monday 11th January at 06:45 am. Thank you for your patience and understanding. | 07/01/2010 17:56:58 |
| Cwmaber Junior | Snow | Due to continued concerns regarding the safety of pupils and staff coupled to a heating problem, the school will be closed on Friday 8th January. We hope to be open on Monday 11th Jan. – fingers crossed! | 07/01/2010 17:03:44 |
| Cwmcarn High School | Snow | Following a risk assessment, Cwmcarn High School will be closed on Friday, 8th January 2010. The road leading to the school is icy and the pathways are still covered with several inches of snow. Please refer to the website for further information and updates. | 07/01/2010 18:56:34 |
| Cwmcarn Primary | Other | The school will hopefully reopen on TUESDAY, 12th January. The school is closed on Friday – no heating due to faulty boilers. The school will be closed on Monday – Teacher Training Day. This website will be updated on Monday, following an assessment of the the situation. | 07/01/2010 18:55:29 |
| Cwmfelinfach Primary | Other | Following a risk assessment of the school site and surrounding pathways, as well as extensive work to try and make the site safe, It has been decided to close the school on FRIDAY 8th JAN. I apologise for the inconvenience caused but I need to ensure the safety of all. | 07/01/2010 19:05:04 |
| Cwrt Rawlin Primary | Snow | School closed on Thursday. Cwrt Rawlin will be open on Friday January 8th. Will all parents/pupils please use the Nursery entrance gate when entering the school. Please take care. | 07/01/2010 18:19:30 |
| Deri Primary | Snow | Following a risk assessment – school will remain closed tomorrow – Friday January 8th. Apologies to all for the inconvenience. Thank you. | 07/01/2010 18:16:43 |
| Derwendeg Primary | Snow | Due to continuing hazards of snow and ice on site the school will remain closed on Friday 8th Jan. Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Hopefully school will reopen on Monday. | 07/01/2010 20:59:35 |
| Fleur-de-Lys Primary | Snow | As the hill approaching the school is still untreated, the school will be closed for pupils on Friday January 8th. The school is open for staff from 9.30 a.m | 07/01/2010 19:17:52 |
| Fochriw Primary | Snow | We regret that after another Risk assessment of the site/road conditions, the school will be closed for Friday 8th January. | 07/01/2010 16:20:35 |
| Gilfach Fargoed Primary | Snow | School will remain closed on Friday 8th January due to icy conditions in and around the school. We hope to reopen on Monday | 07/01/2010 17:19:16 |
| Glyn-Gaer Primary | Other | School will be closed on Friday due to snow and icy conditions around the school site. Hopefully we will see you all Monday. | 07/01/2010 19:59:43 |
| Graig-y-Rhacca Primary & Nursery Community School | Other | School will be closed to staff and pupils on Thursday 7th January 2010. A risk assessment has been undertaken. Accessibility both to and around the school presents as a potential health and safety issue, due to snow drifts and ice. | 06/01/2010 20:59:18 |
| Greenhill Primary | Snow | Regrettably school will be closed on Friday 8th January due to continuing hazards of deep snow and ice on and around the school site. School will hopefully reopen on Monday 11th January please check here for details. Thanks for your patience and understanding. | 07/01/2010 19:36:48 |
| Hendre Infants | Other | Hendre Infants School will remain closed on Friday 8 January 2010 due to the continued danger which the snow and ice presents to our Children and School Staff. Please check this website on Sunday next at 5.00p.m. Stay safe and enjoy the snow with the Children. Miss Joynson | 07/01/2010 15:37:01 |
| Hendre Junior | Snow | Due to concerns for the safety of our pupils, parents and staff Hendre Junior School will remain closed on Friday January 8th. Further updates via this website. | 07/01/2010 18:03:32 |
| Hendredenny Park Primary | Snow | It is still very icy around the school but Neil has been in gritting this afternoon and so we are hoping to open tomorrow, Friday 8th January. A final decision will be made by 7.30am tomorrow after we have been able to assess the effects of any severe weather that may occur overnight. | 07/01/2010 21:30:37 |
| Hengoed Primary | Snow | School remains closed Friday 8th January. Pathways on and around the school site continue to cause concern for the safety of children, parents and staff.Hopefully school will re-open on Monday. Thank you for your support. | 07/01/2010 19:30:22 |
| Heolddu Comprehensive | Snow | The school will be shut on Friday 8th January due to poor conditions on the school site. Update on Sunday. We will endeavour to open, at the very least, for examination entrants next week if conditions permit. | 07/01/2010 15:28:17 |
| Lewis Girls Comprehensive | Snow | School will be shut for students tomorrow, Friday 8th January. We will be open for staff who can safely get in to school, and will be open for students sitting external examinations on Monday 11th January. Please check the school website for details. | 07/01/2010 18:08:22 |
| Lewis School, Pengam | Snow | The school will be closed to pupils on Friday 8th January. The school is open for staff on Friday 8th from 9.30am.The situation will be updated at 6.30am Monday 11th January 2010. | 07/01/2010 16:18:51 |
| Libanus Primary | Snow | School will remain CLOSED on FRIDAY 8TH following a site assessment this evening. This is in the best interests of all pupils, staff and parents. Thank you for your continued patience. Update will follow on Sunday evening/Monday morning. | 07/01/2010 18:48:22 |
| Llancaeach Junior | Snow | Friday 8th Jan closed. Visited school today – ice lies below 3 inches of snow on all access to two teaching blocks and canteen building. Too hazardous for children. Not the ideal start to a term – apologies for inconvenience caused. | 07/01/2010 19:14:55 |
| Llanfabon Infants | Snow | We regret that following a visit and further risk assessment of the school site, the school will remain closed to pupils on Friday 8th January. Apologies for the inconvenience. School will be open for staff only. Staff may wish to park their cars outside the school grounds. | 07/01/2010 20:07:52 |
| Machen Primary | Other | Regrettably, the school will remain closed on Friday 8th January due to the continued existence of high levels of ice and snow on the school site making pathways dangerous for pupils.Once again we apologise for the incovenience. | 07/01/2010 20:49:16 |
| Maesycwmmer Primary | Snow | Conditions at school mean it will unfortunately remain closed to pupils on Friday Jan 8th. Staff are requested to come in at 10am if able. NB No parking on site. Parents please check this site on Sunday evening with regard to situation for Monday 11th. | 07/01/2010 20:12:22 |
| Markham Primary | Snow | School remains closed on Friday due to icy conditions | 07/01/2010 17:46:49 |
| Nantyparc Primary | Snow | Nant-y-Parc will remain closed on Friday 8th January due to snow and icy conditions in and around the school. This website will be updated on Sunday evening. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. | 07/01/2010 17:30:27 |
| Newbridge School | Snow | After risk assessment Thursday morning,school will remain closed on Friday 8th January.The school site is treacherous for staff and pupils, car parking is impossible on site and roads in the local and wider area remain unsafe | 07/01/2010 14:03:39 |
| Oakdale Comprehensive | Snow | The school will be shut on Friday 8th January due to poor conditions on the school site. Update on Sunday. We will endeavour to open, at the very least, for examination entrants next week if conditions permit. | 07/01/2010 15:20:38 |
| Pantside Primary | Snow | Unfortunately, as there has been no significant improvement in the conditions in and around the school site, we will remain CLOSED on Friday 8th. An assessment will be made on Sunday and parents will be kept up-to-date via text. Apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience. | 07/01/2010 17:23:09 |
| Park Primary School, Bargoed | Snow | The school will be closed on Friday 8th January as the roads and pavements are treacherous.Hopefully we will be open on Monday. | 07/01/2010 21:23:15 |
| Pengam Primary | Other | School closed on Thursday but will re-open on Friday January 8th.Please use front gate entrance only. Please take care. | 07/01/2010 20:06:01 |
| Penllwyn Primary | Snow | School will remain closed on Thursday 7th January and Friday 8th January due to extreme conditions on and around the school site. | 06/01/2010 19:21:41 |
| Pentwynmawr Primary | Snow | After an assessment this afternoon the school will remain closed on Friday 8th Jan due to extreme and unsafe conditions in and around the school. Hopefully we will be open on Monday. | 07/01/2010 16:08:08 |
| Phillipstown Primary | Snow | School will remain closed for Friday. I am confident that you all agree that the risks for staff, parents and pupils are too great. | 07/01/2010 21:28:29 |
| Plasyfelin Primary | Snow | School CLOSED THURSDAY 7TH JAN. Decision for Friday 8th will be posted 6.30 a.m. tomorrow following a further risk assessment.Apologies for any inconvienence caused but health and safety of pupils,parents and staff is paramount. | 07/01/2010 19:22:35 |
| Pontllanfraith Comprehensive | Snow | The school will remain closed Friday. Due to the sub-zero temperatures the conditions on the site have not improved. Pupils involved in module tests next week are encouraged to use this time preparing for them. | 07/01/2010 16:29:16 |
| Pontllanfraith Primary | Other | With regret, we have taken the decision to close of Friday 8th Jan. We will update Sunday evening. | 07/01/2010 18:13:32 |
| Pontlottyn Primary | Snow | We regret that due to an updated risk assessment of the site/road conditions, school will be closed on Friday 8th January | 07/01/2010 16:22:06 |
| Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary | Snow | Decision regarding each day is made at 6:20am each morning. However it is our intention to open on Friday 8th January, as long as conditions do not worsen overnight. | 07/01/2010 16:32:50 |
| Rhydri Primary | Snow | Unfortuately conditions have not improved today. The area in and around the school is still unsafe for children staff and parents. We will remain closed tomorrow, Friday 8th January. Sorry for any inconvenience. We will keep you updated and hopefully see you on Monday | 07/01/2010 19:35:47 |
| Rhymney Comprehensive | Snow | School will remain CLOSED on Friday 8th January due to conditions on and off site. School will be OPEN on Monday 11th Jan for pupils sitting external exams and updates for remaining pupils/staff by 7am Monday. Pupils/staff are advised to use Pontlottyn cycle route for access onto site. | 07/01/2010 18:13:14 |
| Risca Community Comprehensive | Snow | Following a risk assessment and with freezing conditions certain to persist into the morning, school remains closed on Friday 8th January. | 07/01/2010 17:57:01 |
| Risca Primary | Snow | School will be closed on FRIDAY 8th January. Many staff unable to reach school safely. School site still hazardous. Please check website daily to see when school will re-open. Next update by 7.30 am Monday 11th January. Apologies for any inconvenience. | 07/01/2010 19:34:35 |
| St Cenydd School | Snow | School closed Friday 8th January,site is still snowbound and dangerous.School will be open on Monday for pupils sitting external exams. Will update the situation for other pupils on Monday morning 6am-7am | 07/01/2010 16:55:51 |
| St Gwladys Junior, Bargoed | Snow | Owing to the prevailing weather conditions around the school we will remain closed until Monday. | 07/01/2010 16:43:14 |
| St Helens Catholic Primary | Snow | Barring any new snow, St. Helen’s will be open on Friday 8th January. If parents want to check on bus provision, they will need to check with bus companies directly. Non-uniform tomorrow! Check website in morning to confirm we are open. | 07/01/2010 19:40:28 |
| St James Primary | Snow | Due to the freezing temperatures conditions on the school site have not improved and the school will be closed to pupils and staff on Friday 8th January. The situation will be updated at 6.30am Monday 11th January. Our apologies for the inconvenience. | 07/01/2010 17:19:25 |
| St Martins Comprehensive | Snow | Due to the amount of snow and ice on site, and virtually impossible vehicular access, we will have to STAY CLOSED, for safety reasons, FRIDAY 8th Jan. Whatever happens over the weekend, school will be open for external exams next week. | 07/01/2010 16:35:33 |
| The Learning Centre | Other | Centre closed for pupils Vehicular passage to and within the Centre is high risk. Staff to attend if safe to do so. Otherwise work from home | 07/01/2010 20:40:09 |
| The Twyn School | Snow | Following a risk assessment of the school today the school will regrettably be closed FRIDAY 8th Jan. Ice on roads round site. Further information regarding opening next week will be posted on Sunday. Apologies for any inconvenience caused | 07/01/2010 18:12:44 |
| Trinant Primary | Snow | Closed Friday 8/1/10 due to treacherous conditions on site. Due to more snow forecast please check here Sunday evening for an update. | 07/01/2010 18:12:27 |
| Trinity Fields Special School | Snow | The school is closed because of the thick cover of snow. There are attendant travel risks for pupils and staff. Walkways have been cleared but access areas and feeder road are hazardous.Closure confirmed for FRIDAY 8th December 2010. School will be open on Monday unless a new notice is given. | 07/01/2010 18:02:23 |
| Ty Isaf Infants | Snow | School is closed FRIDAY 8th due to snow and sheet ice. | 07/01/2010 19:17:53 |
| Ty Sign Primary | Snow | Ty Sign will remain closed on Friday due to the icy conditions. It is not possible to ensure safe access for both staff and pupils. We hope to reopen on Monday. Please continue to check this website for future details. We would like to thank the parents for their patience and support this week. | 07/01/2010 20:48:13 |
| Tyn y Wern Primary | Snow | Following site inspection and risk assessment this afternoon, school will remain closed on Friday 8th January. Situation will be reviewed on Sunday 10th January. | 07/01/2010 19:29:42 |
| Tynewydd Primary | Snow | School will remain closed today (Thursday)due to snow and icy conditions around the school site. | 07/01/2010 07:05:28 |
| Upper Rhymney Primary | Snow | School will be closed tomorrow 8/1/10 because of the snow/ice and continuing poor inaccessible conditions. We hope to be open Monday.Thankyou for your continued patience | 07/01/2010 16:16:58 |
| Waunfawr Primary | Snow | dangerous conditions on access to school | 07/01/2010 08:02:02 |
| White Rose Primary | Snow | School will remain closed for Friday. Thanks for all your patience and I am sure that you all agree that the risks for staff, parents and pupils are too great | 07/01/2010 21:26:37 |
| Y.G. Cwm Gwyddon | Snow | After completing a risk assessment Thursday afternoon, the school will remain closed on Friday 8th January. The school site is treacherous for staff and pupils, car parking is impossible on site and roads in the local area are still unsafe. | 07/01/2010 15:17:32 |
| Y.G.G. Bro Allta | Snow | Bydd yr ysgol ar gau yfory (Dydd Gwener, Ionawr 8) oherwydd cyflwr gwael yr iard a’r strydoedd ar bwys yr ysgol. School will be closed again tomorrow (Friday, January 8) due to the poor condition of the yard and the streets around the school. Many thanks for your co-operation. | 07/01/2010 16:03:13 |
| Y.G.G. Caerffili | Snow | School closed 7.1.2010. Will update daily. | 07/01/2010 11:30:42 |
| Y.G.G. Y Castell | Snow | Dydd Gwener 08.01.10 – Gobeithio bydd yr ysgol ar agor yfory. Hope to open school tomorrow Friday 08.01.10. Risk assessment of site at 6.30am. Messages will be sent through text and posted on websites by 7.00am. | 07/01/2010 18:07:35 |
| Ynysddu Primary | Snow | Following assessments of the school site throughout the day, it is felt that the snow and ice still pose a significant hazard. So, in the interests of the safety of children, parents and staff, the school will regrettably remain closed on Friday. We will make every effort to reopen on Monday. | 07/01/2010 18:57:07 |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan | Snow | Road conditions and site in Aberbargoed are treacherous | 06/01/2010 20:46:26 |
| Ysgol Cwm Derwen | Snow | Both the side road into the school [Beech Grove] and the School site are extremely dangerous and with the temperatures dropping below freezing again tonight a decision has been made to close the School tomorrow 8/1/2010. Bydd yr ysgol ar gau yfory 8/1/2010. | 07/01/2010 15:14:46 |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni | Other | The school will remain closed to pupils on Friday (08/01/10)It will be open for staff who will attend an In Service Training Day. | 07/01/2010 14:13:39 |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed | Snow | The school grounds,roads and walkways leading to school are extremely icy this evening,and due to freezing temperatures again tonight, the school will remain CLOSED on FRIDAY 08/01/10. Bydd yr ysgol AR GAU yfory oherwydd cyflwr gwael y strydoedd. Thank you for your co-operation. | 07/01/2010 18:03:23 |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn | Snow | Ysgol ar gau Dydd Gwener. School will remain closed on Friday. Having carried out a risk assessment,we consider the school site unsafe for children as a result of severe snow and ice on the school yard and surrounding roads. School open for staff training at 9.30am. Diolch | 07/01/2010 16:36:59 |
| Ysgol Ifor Bach | Snow | Ar gau 8.1.10. School closed for 8.1.10 due to continuing hazardous conditions in and around the school site. Leading roads and site unsafe for pupils, staff and parents. Thank you for your patience and understanding. | 07/01/2010 19:10:51 |
| Ysgol Penalltau | Snow | Both the road leading to the school and the School site are extremely dangerous and with the temperatures dropping below freezing again tonight a decision has been made to close the School tomorrow 8/1/2010. Bydd yr ysgol ar gau yfory 8/1/2010. | 07/01/2010 15:31:53 |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt | Snow | School closed, Friday 8th January because of poor access conditions. | 07/01/2010 16:49:23 |
| Ystrad Mynach Primary | Snow | School will re-open on Friday 8th January. Central Street entrance is not accessible. Lewis Street entrance must be used by all pupils, staff and parents. Care needs to be taken as the pavements around school are very icy. | 07/01/2010 18:52:20 |
