Wakefield school closes on safety grounds due to extreme heat
A Wakefield school has closed its doors to pupils today due to the ongoing heatwave.
Kettlethorpe High School said: “Due to the current extreme weather conditions, the school is closed today on health and safety grounds.
“Internal temperatures within the building have risen to levels that are considered unsafe, presenting a significant risk to the well-being of both pupils and staff.
"This decision has been made following a risk assessment, which determined that it is not possible to maintain the environment at a safe and suitable level.
"We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as soon as possible.”
The school said it expects to reopen on Monday, June 29.
It’s the first school in the district to close due to the adverse weather that has seen temperatures reach 35C.
More than 1,200 schools across the UK have shut this week due to the heatwave.