As the United Kingdom prepares for the fury of Storm Ciaran, several regions in the south of England have declared major incidents. With forecasts predicting winds of up to 80 miles per hour, the storm poses a substantial “threat to life,” prompting authorities to take preventative measures.
Hampshire, Isle of Wight, and Jersey are on High Alert
Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Jersey have declared major incidents in response to the severity and potential devastation of Storm Ciaran. The Channel Islands are expected to be battered by winds of up to 110 mph, making it imperative for residents to remain safe and for authorities to close educational institutions and take other precautions.
Hundreds of Schools Announce Closure
In anticipation of the storm’s destructive potential, hundreds of schools have announced their closure across the affected regions. The safety of students and faculty is paramount, as the storm could cause structural damage, fallen trees, flooding, and other hazards.
The List of School Closures
Here is a detailed list of schools that have confirmed their closure in response to Storm Ciaran:
Southampton:
- Sholing Infant School
- Great Oaks School
- Foundry Lane Primary School
- Shirley Warren LC Primary and Nursery School
- City College Southampton
- Valentine Primary School
- Springhill Catholic Primary School
- Vermont School
- Mason Moor Primary School
- Compass School
- Fairisle Junior School
- St Denys Primary School
- Bitterne Park School
- Oasis Academy Mayfield
- Portswood Primary School
- St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School
- Cantell School
- Maytree Nursery and Infants School
- Woolston Infant School
- Itchen Sixth Form College
- St Mary’s Primary School
- St Johns Primary and Nursery School
- Weston Shore Infant School
- Newlands Primary School
- Bassett Green Primary School
- Redbridge Primary School
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School
- Bitterne CE Primary School
- Mansel Park Primary School
- Bitterne Park Primary School
- Sinclair Primary and Nursery School
- Bitterne Manor Primary School
- Sholing Junior School
- Tanners Brook Primary School
- Mansbridge Primary School
- Shirley Infant School
- Shirley Junior School
- Harefield Primary School
- Beechwood Junior School
- Oakwood Primary School
- Mount Pleasant Junior School
- Regents Park Community College
- Banister Primary School
- Weston Secondary
- Moorlands Primary School
- Springwell School
- Woodlands Community College
- St George Catholic College
- St Mark’s CE Primary School
- Bevois Town Primary School
- The Cedar School
- St Anne’s Catholic School
Isle of Wight:
- Northwood Primary Schools
- Cowes Enterprise College
- St Francis Academy, Ventnor
- St Blasius Academy, Shanklin
Devon:
- Monkleigh Primary School
- Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School and Pre-School
- Woolsery Primary School
- Seaton Primary School
- Braunton Academy
- Wembury Primary School
- Offwell Church Of England Primary School
- Bow Community Primary School
- Rydon Primary School
- Stockland Church of England Primary Academy
- Pilton Infants’ School
- Parkham Primary School
- Buckland Brewer Primary School
- Wilcombe Primary School
- Gatehouse Primary Academy
- Willowbrook School
- Newton Poppleford Primary School
- Bickleigh Down Church Of England Primary School
- The Grove School
- Loddiswell Primary School
- The Wildings
- ACE Tiverton Special School
- Withycombe Raleigh Church of England Primary School
- Woodlands Park Primary School
- Exeter Road Community Primary School
- Landscore Primary School
- Charleton Church Of England Academy
- Yealmpton Primary School
- Bassetts Farm Primary School
- Shirwell Community Primary School
- Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy
- Two Moors Primary School
- Exmouth Community College
- Dunsford Community Academy
- Bovey Tracey Primary School
- Lympstone Church Of England Primary School
- All Saints Marsh CofE Academy
- Awliscombe Church of England Primary School
- Payhembury Church Of England Primary School
- Membury Primary Academy
- Newton St Cyres Primary School
- Cheriton Fitzpaine Primary School
- Thorverton Church Of England Primary School
- Mrs Ethelston’s CofE Primary Academy
- Ashleigh CofE Primary School
- Whimple Primary School
- Clyst Hydon Primary School
- Holywell Church Of England School
- The Duchy School Bradninch
- Bere Alston Primary Academy
- Lifton Community Academy
- The King’s School
- Buckfastleigh Primary School
- Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
- Ladysmith Junior School Closed
- Okehampton College
- Stoke Hill Infants & Nursery School
- South Brent Primary School
- Filleigh Community Primary School
- Dartmouth Academy
- Westcliff Primary Academy
- Kingsteignton School
- Brampford Speke Church Of England Primary School
- Marldon Church Of England Primary School
- Stowford School
- Upottery Primary School
- Pilton Community College
- Ivybridge Community College
- Marland School
- Stokeinteignhead School
- Woodwater Academy
- Copplestone Primary School
- Princetown Community Primary School
- Clawton Primary School
- East-The-Water Community Primary School
- Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary and Nursery School
- Bishopsteignton School
- Kilmington Primary School
- Littletown Primary Academy
- Bidwell Brook School
- Spreyton School
- Bickleigh On Exe Church Of England Primary School
- Hartland Primary School
- St Mary’s Church of England Primary School, Bideford
- St Rumon’s Church of England (VC) Infants School
- Exminster Community Primary
- Appledore School
- Ottery St Mary Primary School
- St Peter’s Church of England (VA) Junior School
- St Giles-on-the-Heath Community School
- Modbury Primary School
- The Clinton Church of England Primary School
- Dolton Church Of England Primary School
- Rackenford Church Of England Primary School
- Bratton Fleming Community Primary School
- Heathcoat Primary School
- West Croft School
- Orchard Manor School
- Hemyock Primary School
- Lady Modiford’s Church of England Primary School
- Horrabridge Primary & Nursery School
- Salcombe Church Of England Primary School
- Stoke Hill Junior School
- Bolham Community Primary School
- Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School
- Goodleigh Church Of England Primary School
Storm Ciaran: Unleashing Nature’s Fury
Storm Ciaran, an intense weather system, has set the UK on high alert as it barrels across the southern regions with its powerful and destructive force. This storm has caused significant damage in Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, and Jersey, where wind speeds are predicted to reach up to 80 mph and the Met Office has issued a “risk to life” warning. To ensure the safety of students and staff, hundreds of schools have been closed due to the possibility of extensive building damage, uprooted trees, flooding, and other potential dangers.
As Ciaran gains momentum, residents and authorities prepare for the worst, and train operators have warned of significant travel disruptions. The Environment Agency has issued flood warnings, and residents are being urged to stay away from coastal areas due to the perilous conditions. Storm Ciaran is a stark reminder of the power and unpredictability of nature, as well as the importance of preparedness and safety in the face of such natural disasters.
