Multiple Bradford Schools Report Delayed Starts and Closures

Daily School Closure Report: Icy Conditions Affect Bradford Schools

Several primary schools across Bradford have announced partial closures or delayed starts on Wednesday 7 January 2026 due to hazardous icy conditions affecting school sites and surrounding roads. The decisions come as local authorities and school staff assess safety risks posed by black ice and slippery pathways following recent weather.

Schools with Full Closures

• Heaton St Barnabas’ CofE Aided Primary School: Closed due to dangerous cobbled side roads and paths affected by black ice. Efforts to grit the site were unsuccessful. The school plans to open the following day and will provide online work for pupils.
• Shipley CofE Primary School: Closed because of severe icy conditions on roads and pavements making travel unsafe. Updates will be provided regarding reopening.
• St John’s CofE Primary School: Closed after grit was washed away by rain, causing slippery roads and paths. The site will be gritted for reopening the next day. Home learning activities are available via the school app.
• Wycliffe CofE Primary School: Closed due to severe icy conditions making travel unsafe. Home learning materials will be posted on Dojo later in the morning.

Schools with Partial Closures or Delayed Starts

• Beckfoot Phoenix: Open from 9am with registers open until 10am to allow for late arrivals due to icy conditions.
• Clayton St John CofE Primary School: Opening delayed until 10am due to dangerous side roads and paths.
• Haworth Primary School: Delayed opening at 10am; parents to receive updates via SchoolPing.
• Idle CofE Primary School: Delayed start at 10am to allow time for re-gritting after rain washed away previous grit.
• Keighley St Andrew’s CofE Primary School & Nursery: Opening delayed until 10am to allow ice to melt and ensure safe travel.
• Ley Top Primary School: Opening at 10am due to dangerous icy conditions on Avenel Road; a gritter has been requested.
• Newhall Park Primary School: Delayed opening at 10am; site team will re-grit before pupil arrival.
• Riddlesden St Mary’s CofE Primary School: Delayed start at 10am; canal gate closed; specific entrances designated 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; recommendation to use Mayo Avenue gate due to dangerous conditions on Ivy House Road.
• St William’s Catholic Primary School: Opening at 10am due to black ice on site and pathways; further information available on Class Dojo.
• Woodside Academy: Opening at 10am; Breakfast Club cancelled for the day due to icy conditions.

Parents and carers are advised to exercise caution when travelling to and from school and to check individual school communications for the latest updates. The safety of pupils, staff, and families remains the priority for all schools affected by the current weather conditions.

For further information about school closures and updates, families can refer to official school communications or visit the local council’s education website.