School closures
Details of schools which have let us know about closures or restricted opening hours
The Department for Education have published information on the closure of schools in response to the Coronavirus School closure guidance.
Abbas and Templecombe CofE Primary School
April 6, 2020
April 20, 2020
Fully closed
Other
Easter holidays - no requirement from parents for provision due to annual leave. SLT providing remote support to vulnerable families.
All Saints CofE VC Infants School, Dulverton
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
All Saints vulnerable children and/or children of key workers being cared for at Dulverton Junior school
Ash CofE Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Ashcott Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 13, 2020
Fully closed
Other
We are closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday - we will reopen to key workers' children on Tuesday 14th April.
Ashlands CofE First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Avalon School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Avishayes Primary School and Early Years Centre
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Baltonsborough CE VC Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 25, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Closed Thursdays
Beech Grove Primary School
March 23, 2020
August 31, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Berkley CofE First School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Bishop Henderson CofE VA Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
This will be reviewed at the end of the Easter Holidays.
Blackbrook Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
We have pooled staff from Ruishton , West Monkton and Blackbrook into one MAT childcare hub. We are provided hot meals delivered to each site for any family in need. We are also transported children to the childcare hub as necessary. Our Hub model will allow to staff throughout as lots of staff are already in self-isolation.
Bowlish Infants School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Brent Knoll CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
under direction of The Wessex Learning Trust, Brent Knoll has amalgamated with Lympsham and East Brent First Schools and all children now attend Lympsham, with Brent Knoll staff present.
Bridgwater College Academy
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
We will operate a partial closure for as long as we are instructed to by the government.
Brymore Academy
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Parents are requested to contact the school should their circumstances change. Open over Easter
Buckland St Mary CofE Primary School
April 2, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
This site is closed but Key Worker children and Vulnerable children are being accommodated at Ashill Primary School
Burnham-on-Sea Infants School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Until further notice - only open to children of Key Workers if absolutely necessary.
Butleigh CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Charlton Horethorne Church of England Primary School
April 9, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Charlton Horethorne school is closed. Critical worker children will be able to use the Sherborne learning hub at the Gryphon school after Easter.
Cheddar First School
March 23, 2020
May 31, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
End date to be confirmed in line with national policy
Chewton Mendip CofE VA Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
No key worker children booked in so we are in effect closed today.
Chilthorne Domer Church School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
End date is unknown and a complete guess...
Christ Church CofE First School
March 23, 2020
April 24, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Reopened as Child care Hub. Following guidance from County Council, UK Government, DfE and Public Health England.
Churchstanton Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
We are open only to parents of Key Workers and vulnerable pupils. Please help us to help everyone by staying at home wherever possible. Re-opening date to be reviewed alongside Government instruction.
Cotford St Luke Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
End date of closure subject to regular review.
Court Fields School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
To be reviewed on the 17th April Until Further Notice
Coxley Primary School
April 9, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Closed as no take up of key workers on Thursday or Friday. Open again to key workers on Monday 13th April and the rest of next week.
Creech St Michael CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 13, 2020
Fully closed
Other
Bank holiday weekend in church school and no demand for places on these two days.
Crispin School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Closed until further notice
Crowcombe VA CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Staff shortage
Not enough staff to cover the school being open
Curry Mallet CofE Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Cutcombe CofE First School
April 6, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Provision for children of keyworkers and vulnerable pupils in the Moorland Federation are being cared for on the Dunster First School site
Draycott and Rodney Stoke CofE First School
March 23, 2020
May 31, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children. The schools is working in partnership with Cheddar First School.
Covid-19
Closed until further notice.
Dulverton Junior School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Only open for identified vulnerable children / key worker children as agreed
Dunster First School
March 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Closure end date to be reviewed
East Brent Church of England Academy
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Eligible children are being signposted to Lympsham C of E Academy
East Huntspill School
April 7, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
School is fully closed to all pupils and non-essential visitors until further notice. All eligible pupils will attend West Huntspill if desired, to allow provision across the Federation to continue for as long as possible.
Eastover Community Primary School
March 23, 2020
July 17, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
We are open only to parents of Key Workers and vulnerable pupils. Please help us to help everyone by staying at home wherever possible. Re-opening date to be reviewed alongside Government instruction.
Elmwood School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Due to COVID-19 we are opening for a small number of students.
Enmore CofE Primary School
April 4, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Other
Easter Holidays - Requirement to stay partially open for Children of Key Workers and Vulnerable children re: COVID-19 not required.
Evercreech CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Children of key workers & vulnerable children from Lovington C of E Primary (our Federated School) are also being cared for on the Evercreech site
Exford CofE First School
April 6, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Provision for children of keyworkers and vulnerable pupils in the Moorland Federation are being cared for on the Dunster First School site
Fairmead School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Fiveways Special School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Greenfylde CofE First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Please note, although we have had to input a date 'closed to' into this posting we do not currently have any information about how long this closure will last.
Hambridge Community Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Hamp Academy
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
The school is closed except to the children of key workers - for emergency childcare - and vulnerable pupils as per the government guidance
Hamp Nursery and Infants School
April 10, 2020
April 17, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
The school is open for the pupils that have been contacted as keyworker/vulnerable and for the distribution of FSMs.
Haselbury Plucknett CofE First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Key worker and vulnerable children are able to be supported at the partner school Merriott First School.
Hayesdown First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
This will be reviewed in line with Government directions
Hemington Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
School closed for all children except those of key workers and vulnerable children
High Ham CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 13, 2020
Fully closed
Other
No pupils needing childcare for the Bank Holiday weekend (Good Friday and Easter Monday) - school open for the rest of the school holiday.
Hindhayes Infants School
March 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Hinton St.George CofE School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Fully closed as all keyworkers have chosen to keep their children at home for the time being - situation being constantly monitored and school staff available to re-open school if required.
Holway Park Community Primary School
March 8, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
We will be open throughout the Easter break including Good Friday and Easter Monday
Keinton Mandeville Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
As we have no children of key workers requiring childcare today, we are closed.
Kingfisher Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Kingsmoor Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 17, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
We will operate a partial closure for as long as we are instructed to by the government.
Langford Budville CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
This school is closed however the Creche is running for children of Keyworkers and children identified as vulnerable in Sampford Arundel School. Please email the office in Langford Budville should you require a place in the creche.
Long Sutton CofE Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Open for Key Workers children only
Lovington CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Children of key workers & vulnerable children from Lovington C of E Primary are being cared for at Evercreech C of E Primary
Lyngford Park Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Open for key workers & vulnerable pupils only
Mark First and Pre-School Academy
April 6, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Mark has merged with East Brent and Brent Knoll in a hub based at Lympsham CofE Academy. All schools are part of the Wessex Learning Trust
Meare Village Primary School
March 23, 2020
August 31, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Reopening date to be reviewed
Merriott First School
April 3, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
We are closed for this week because there were not requests for childcare. We are checking our office emails daily and can reopen if someone requests childcare.
Milford Infants School
March 4, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Milford Junior School
April 8, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Neroche Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
A decision regarding a re-opening date will be made in line with government guidance.
Nerrols Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Closed to all pupils unless you are a key worker whose work is critical to the covid-19 response and there is no other care option available to you.
Norton St Philip CofE First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Care provided for children of key workers at Rode Methodist VC First School, BA11 6NZ
Nunney First School
March 23, 2020
May 29, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
To be reviewed in response to Government guidance.
Oaklands Primary School
March 23, 2020
July 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Closure Date is a guide only and will be regularly reviewed in line with Government advice
Old Cleeve CofE School
March 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Old Cleeve site is closed but St Peters is open for children whose parents are key workers.
Otterhampton Primary School
April 6, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Please contact the school through ‘Class Dojo’ if your circumstances change
Pawlett Primary School Academy
April 1, 2020
April 30, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children.
Covid-19
We are currently closed due to COVID-19 (from Friday 20th March), but do get in touch (info@ppsa.theplt.org.uk) if circumstances change regarding key worker/child care. Alternative provision can be arranged if required.
Penrose School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Due to COVID-19 we are opening for a small number of students.
Priddy Primary School
March 24, 2020
April 22, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Collaboration with Wookey Primary School to provide key worker support. To be reviewed April 19th.
Primrose Lane Primary School
April 6, 2020
April 20, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
This site is closed but Key Worker children and Vulnerable children are being accommodated at Huish Primary School
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
To be reviewed
Robert Blake Science College
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Rockwell Green CofE Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Rode Methodist VC First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Sampford Arundel Community Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Selwood Academy
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Selworthy School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Selworthy School is partially open for specific children and young people of key workers and specific vulnerable learners. We will remain partially closed until further notice.
Sexey’s School, Bruton
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Shepton Mallet Community Infants School
April 1, 2020
April 25, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Please note: our Nursery is the hub for Early Years Childcare for the Shepton Mallet area. We can offer childcare for children of Key Workers from other settings at our site. Parents can leave a message on the school answer phone on 01749 342322 and someone will return the call.
Shipham CofE First School
March 23, 2020
May 31, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children. The schools is working in partnership with Cheddar First School.
Covid-19
Closed until further notice.
Sky College
March 18, 2020
Partially closed
Other
Unfortunately, due to the impact of the current government guidelines around self-isolation we have no option but to cancel part of our provision under health and safety grounds. All students in foundation groups will be required to stay at home and resources will be provided to enable continued learning.
South Petherton CofE Infants School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Spaxton CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
No children of key workers registered for Bank Holidays, therefore schools closed until Tuesday 14th April.
St Bartholomew’s CofE First School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
St Bartholomew's C of E First School will be partially closed, as directed by the DfE, until further notice.
St Benedict’s Catholic Primary School
March 19, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
St Benedict’s CofE VA Junior School
March 24, 2020
April 24, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Closure date TBC, only open to key workers and vulnerable children
St Cuthberts CofE Junior School
April 3, 2020
April 20, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Vulnerable children and children of key workers from St Cuthbert's Junior School will be cared on at St Cuthbert's Infant School. To contact school staff email sch.396@educ.somerset.gov.uk or ring 01749678066
St Dunstan’s School Academy Trust
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
St George’s Catholic School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
St Gildas Catholic Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 13, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
No children registered. Back ope on Tuesday 14th April.
St John’s CofE VA First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
St John’s CofE VA Primary School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
The school will be closed due to covid 19 to most children. We have set up a hub for key workers children and vulnerable children for this period - including the Easter holidays.
St Joseph’s and St Teresa’s Catholic Primary
March 4, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
No key worker children need childcare so we will not be open. Opening again to key worker children on Tuesday 14th April 2020
St Joseph’s RC Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
St Lawrences CofE Primary School
March 24, 2020
April 22, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Collaboration with Wookey Primary School to provide key worker support. To be reviewed April 19th.
St Margaret’s School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
St Mary and St Peter’s CE VC Primary School
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Provision for any key worker children or vulnerable learners at Shepton Beauchamp Primary School
St Michael’s Church of England First School
March 23, 2020
May 30, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
This site is closed but key worker children and vulnerable children are being accommodated at Minehead Middle School
St Peters CofE First School
April 6, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
This site is closed but key worker children and vulnerable children are being accommodated at Danesfield Middle School
Stawley Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
This school is closed however the Creche is running for children of Keyworkers and children identified as vulnerable in Sampford Arundel School. Please email the office in Stawley should you require a place in the creche.
Stogumber VC CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Fully closed
Staff shortage
Not enough staff to cover the school being open
Stoke St Gregory CofE Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 20, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
School closed for a week as no provision needed but will re-open 20th April
Stoke St Michael Primary School
September 4, 2020
September 4, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Also taking the key worker and vulnerable children from Croscombe Primary school - our federated school
Tatworth Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Closure end date to be confirmed and not necessarily be 19/04/20.
The Bridge School: Sedgemoor
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Due to COVID-19 we are opening for a small number of students.
The Castle School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
To be reviewed on the 17th April Until Further Notice
The Mendip School
April 6, 2020
April 17, 2020
Fully closed
Other
Scheduled Easter holiday - no requirement for vulnerable or key worker pupils,
Timberscombe CofE First School
March 23, 2020
April 19, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Provision for children of keyworkers and vulnerable pupils in the Moorland Federation are being cared for on the Dunster First School site
Trinity CofE First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Date of reopening to be confirmed
Vallis First School
March 23, 2020
April 20, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
Wadham CofE VC Community School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Other
Covid-19
No childcare needed
Walton CofE VC Primary School
April 6, 2020
April 20, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
Key worker provision not required by parents and carers over Easter holiday. Brookside AcademyHoliday Club used for one family. Open again on Monday 20th April
Weare Academy First School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Wellesley Park Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
West Huntspill Primary School
April 7, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
In line with Government guidelines, West Huntspill Primary School will be closed except for specific children identified in the guidelines and for the same specified children from East Huntspill Primary School. Please keep updated via the Huntspill Federation website.
West Pennard CofE Primary School
March 23, 2020
June 1, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Closure date to be reviewed 1.06.20
Westfield Academy
March 18, 2020
Partially closed
Other
We will be closed to Years 9 and 10 tomorrow as a result of staff shortages form COVID 19
Westonzoyland School
March 23, 2020
May 1, 2020
Partially closed
Covid-19
We are only open to provide childcare for key workers and vulnerable children by invitation.
Westover Green School
March 18, 2020
Partially closed
Other
Today our Autism Centre is closed
Wincanton Primary School
April 10, 2020
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Winsham Primary School
April 2, 2020
Fully closed
Covid-19
This site is closed but Key Worker children and Vulnerable children are being accommodated at Redstart Primary School
Wiveliscombe Primary School
April 10, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19
Wookey Primary School
April 6, 2020
April 20, 2020
Open only to children of keyworkers and vulnerable children
Covid-19