Friday 15th November 2019 - SCHOOL OPEN

At 9pm Thursday almost all the surface water had gone from main routes around the school. The Hanley Road was open with no flooding. Only a small amount of rain is forecast overnight and during the day on Friday.

We appreciate that a small number of students and staff may have difficulties getting in to school, but transport routes for the vast majority of the school community will be fine. Please ensure that your route is safe.

It is possible that the Hanley Road may flood overnight but this is a regular occurrence and not a reason to close the school. If the Hanley Road does flood then the diversion via Welland and Hanley Swan will be used. Please allow plenty of time for your journey.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Headteacher

Monday 5th March 2018 - SCHOOL OPEN

Students travelling on buses should check the school website for any alterations to their routes caused by the closure of Old Street in Upton. This will continue for 2 weeks from 5th March.

There was an emergency closure of the school on Thursday 1st March due to loss of water supply. We were informed of this at 8.25am. We could not remain open without functioning toilet facilities or drinking water. We are grateful for the excellent support from bus companies and parents in returning students home safely.

School was closed on Friday 2nd March due to hazardous conditions on site and on the surrounding roads due to snow.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Headteacher

SCHOOL OPEN [Years 7-11 only] - Wednesday 13th December 2017

School will be OPEN for years 7-11, but CLOSED for all sixth form students. This is due to limited parking on site and potentially hazardous driving conditions in some areas.

Teachers, support staff, and some parents and students have worked hard all day to enable the site to be safely accessible. However, we need to manage the start and end of the day carefully to ensure safety. The road up into the village is not safe for parents to use.

Buses will run as normal.

PARENTS DROPPING STUDENTS BY CAR - Please do not drop children off before 9am, and use the bus bay. You must not attempt to drive up into the village. This is due to the road being even narrower than normal, ice in the staff car park and a fallen tree in the village.

If you are collecting your child by car at the end of the day please do so after 3.30pm from the bus bay. Do not come into the village or try to use the staff car park. Also, please do not park along the verge on the main road because this will cause a significant safety risk to other road users.

Thank you for your understanding and patience.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

School Closed - Tuesday 12th December 2017

Due to snowfall which has now frozen the school site is currently dangerous. The nature of our site, along with further freezing conditions, means that it will not be possible to make it safe for tomorrow. School will therefore be closed to students on Tuesday 12th December. WE ARE ASKING FOR AS MANY STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THAT CAN SAFELY GET INTO SCHOOL TO DO SO FOR 11AM ON TUESDAY TO HELP TO CLEAR THE SITE FOR WEDNESDAY. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SHOVEL, A HOT DRINK ETC. THANK YOU. Rob Johnston Deputy Head

School Closed - Monday 11th December 2017

Due to heavy snow fall today the school site and surrounding roads are hazardous. This will be made worse by freezing conditions tonight. The school will therefore be closed tomorrow, Monday 11th December, whilst we work to make the site safe for students and staff.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

School Closed - Monday 20th November 2017

This is a planned closure, as published in the school calendar.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Headteacher

Hanley Road re-opened - 13th February 2016

The Hanley Road re-opened this afternoon.

Hanley Road Closed - Monday 8th February 2016

The Hanley Road (between Upton and Hanley Castle) was closed on Monday evening due to flooding. Flood timetables are likely to be in force for buses tomorrow (Tuesday).

Click on the link to the right for current road closure news from Worcestershire county council [then click on the red bar showing today's date to update the information]. There is a link on the same page to the flood timetables for bus services.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Hanley Road open - Tuesday 12th January 2016

This morning the Hanley Road was open but with traffic light control. These traffic lights are due to be removed at 9.30am this morning [Tuesday]. We expect the road fully open for this afternoon.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Flooding - 9am Monday 11th January 2016

The road between Upton and Hanley Castle has just been closed again due to flooding. The bridge is open, and bus routes normally using the Hanley Road will be diverted through Welland and Hanley Swan. Astons and First Bus routes will endeavour to pick up at normal times in the morning, although they will arrive late into school. Variations to the public bus services due to flooding can be found at: http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/downloads/download/982/bus_timetables_flood_variations Rob Johnston Deputy Head

Hanley Road has re-opened: Weds 6th January 2016

We have been told that the Hanley Road has re-opened this evening (Wednesday). There is currently a convoy traffic management system in place because there is still surface water on the road.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Flood update: 5th January 2016

The road between Upton and Hanley Castle is currently closed due to flooding. The bridge is open, and bus routes normally using the Hanley Road will be diverted through Welland and Hanley Swan. Astons and First Bus routes will endeavour to pick up at normal times in the morning, although they will arrive late into school. Afternoon services will leave school at the normal time but journey time may be longer due to the diversion. Variations to the public bus services due to flooding can be found at: http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/downloads/download/982/bus_timetables_flood_variations Rob Johnston Deputy Head

Flooding Update at 5pm Monday 4th January 2016

We have been told that if flood levels continue to rise then there is a small chance that the Upton bridge may be closed in the morning.

HOWEVER, SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN AT THE NORMAL TIME on Tues 5th January.

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Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Tuesday 5th January 2016 - School open as normal

The road between Upton and Hanley Castle is currently closed due to flooding. The bridge is open, and bus routes normally using the Hanley Road will be diverted through Welland and Hanley Swan. Astons and First Bus routes will endeavour to pick up at normal times, although they will arrive late into school.

Term starts with on 'Week 1' of the school timetable.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Monday 24th February 2014 - School open as normal

The Hanley Road has reopened. We start the new half term on a 'week 2' of the timetable.

Year 11 English mock - 9am Monday 24th Feb 2014

Year 11 students will be aware that they have an important, formal mock exam in English Language immediately after half term. It is essential that students prepare themselves thoroughly for this exam. Information is provided here as they might not have received it in lessons due to school closure.

click here for important information and guidance from the school website

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February 2014 - SCHOOL CLOSED

Following extensive advice from the Local Authority Transport Team we have decided to close the school for both Thursday and Friday.

Today (Wednesday) has been extremely difficult on the roads as river levels have risen and the region has been subjected to extreme weather conditions. Power has been lost in Welland, and the combination of water and wind has been treacherous.

We expect an improvement in the weather conditions tomorrow (Thursday), but the river level will continue to rise until this evening and is not expected to fall before the weekend. A weather front is due to arrive on Friday, bringing a severe storm.

Journeys to and from school would present a significant risk for students, parents and staff. We therefore feel that, with regret, closing the school is our only option.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Ski Trip

Despite the school closure and terrible weather, the ski trip will still proceed as planned. Please see the school website for final details and a kit list.

Wednesday 12th February 2014 - SCHOOL CLOSED

Following extensive advice from the Local Authority Transport Team we have decided to close the school on Wednesday 12th February. This is due to serious concerns about the safety and viability of journeys to and from school.

Worcester Bridge will once again be closed from 10pm tonight (Tuesday). River levels will rise again and remain at peak levels until at least Thursday afternoon.

The A38 at Severn Stoke is likely to be closed from Wednesday afternoon / evening (or earlier).
In addition, 20mm of rainfall is expected during Wednesday and, unlike today, the weather is forecast to deteriorate during the day. We are expecting 60-70mph winds. These combined factors are likely to result in localised surface water problems due to saturated ground, and road blockages due to fallen trees and branches.

We therefore have significant concerns regarding the safety of students, parents and staff during their journeys, and have decided that whilst the opening of the school on Monday and Tuesday was the right decision, the risk is too great to open on Wednesday.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head

Mythe Bridge

At 7.45am on Tuesday 11th Feb the Mythe Bridge is open and easily passable.

Rob Johnston
Deputy Head