Multiple Bradford Schools Closed or Delayed Due to Icy Conditions

Daily School Closure Report: Icy Weather Disrupts Bradford Schools

Severe icy conditions across Bradford have led to the closure or delayed opening of numerous primary schools today, Wednesday 7 January 2026. The hazardous weather has made travel and access to school sites unsafe, prompting risk assessments and decisions to protect pupils, staff, and families.

Schools Fully Closed Today

• Reevy Hill Primary School: Closed due to unsafe roads and paths leading into the school. The school expects to reopen tomorrow unless further notice is given.
• Clayton St John CofE Primary School: Closed after reports of people falling on icy paths. Efforts are underway to clear the grounds for reopening.
• Keighley St Andrew’s CofE Primary School & Nursery: Closed due to unsafe access and multiple incidents of vehicles getting stuck and people falling.
• Shipley CofE Primary School: Closed because of severe icy conditions on surrounding roads and pavements making travel unsafe.
• St John’s CofE Primary School: Closed after rain washed away grit, leaving dangerously slippery conditions on site and nearby roads.
• Woodside Academy: Closed due to extremely icy footpaths and black ice making access unsafe. Home learning tasks will be provided by teachers.
• Wycliffe CofE Primary School: Closed because of severe icy conditions affecting travel. Home learning materials will be posted online.
• Heaton St Barnabas’ CofE Aided Primary School: Closed due to black ice on access routes despite gritting efforts.

Schools with Delayed Opening or Partial Closure

• Beckfoot Phoenix: Open from 9am with registers open until 10am to allow for a delayed start.
• Farnham Primary School: Open as normal but registers remain open until 10am for safe arrival.
• Haworth Primary School: Opening delayed until 10am due to treacherous conditions.
• Holycroft Primary School: Delayed opening until 10am to allow safe arrival of staff and pupils.
• Idle CofE Primary School: Delayed start at 10am to allow re-gritting after heavy rainfall washed away earlier grit.
• Ley Top Primary School: Opening from 10am due to dangerous icy conditions on Avenel Road; a gritter has been requested.
• Newhall Park Primary School: Delayed opening at 10am with site re-gritted before arrival.
• Riddlesden St Mary’s CofE Primary School: Delayed start at 10am with specific entrance arrangements for different year groups.
• St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School (Bingley): Delayed start at 10am due to black ice; bottom car park may be closed.
• St Matthew’s CofE Primary School and Nursery: Delayed start at 10am to allow re-gritting; parents advised to avoid certain roads.
• St William’s Catholic Primary School: Opening delayed until 10am due to black ice on site and surrounding pathways.
• Stanbury Village School: Opening delayed until 10:30am for safe travel.

Parents and carers are advised to take extra care when travelling to school and to follow the specific instructions issued by each school. Many schools have communicated updates and home learning arrangements via their usual channels such as SchoolPing, Class Dojo, or email.

For further information on school closures and updates, parents can consult official Bradford Council resources or contact their child’s school directly.