Many schools in Cornwall have announced full and partial closures on Thursday due to the arrival of Storm Ciaran.

With an amber and yellow weather warning for heavy rain and strong winds in Cornwall, some schools have decided to close and open later to protect staff and pupils.

Schools opening later or closing on Thursday are:

Altarnun Primary School - closed

Antony School - opening late 11am

Archbishop Benson C of E School - opening late 10.30am

Bishop Cornish C of E Primary School - opening late 10am

Boskenwyn School - opening late 10am

Boscastle C P School - opening late 10.30-11am

Boyton Primary School - closed

Brannel Area Resource Base - opening late 11am

Breage C of E Primary School and Nursery - opening late 10.30am

Bude Area Resource Base - closed

Budehaven Community School - closed

Callington Community College - closed

Callington Primary School - closed

Callywith College - closed

Camborne School and International Science Academy - closed

Camelford Primary School – opening late 11am

Cape Cornwall School - opening late 10.15am 

Chacewater Community Primary School - opening late 9.30am

Coads Green Primary School - closed

Cornwall College - all campuses closed, including Falmouth Marine School

Crowan Primary School - opening late 11am

Doubletrees School - opening late 11.15am

Devoran School - opening late 11am

Egloskerry School - closed

Falmouth Area Resource Base - opening late at 11am

Falmouth School - closed

Foxhole Learning Academy - opening late 10.30am

Germoe School - opening late 10am

Godolphin Primary School - opening late 11am

Grampound Road School - opening late 11am

Grampound with Creed C of E School - opening late 11am

Halwin School - opening late 11am

Heamoor Community Primary – opening late 10.30am

Highgate Hill House School - opening late 11.15am

Illogan School - opening late 11am

Indian Queens Primary School and Nursery - closed

Jacobstow Community Academy - closed

Kea Community Primary School - opening late 10.30am

Kilkhampton Junior and Infant School - closed

Kehelland Village school - closed

Kennall Vale School - opening late 10am

King Charles CofE Primary - opening late 10.30am

Ladock School - opening late 11am

Landewednack C P School - opening late 10am

Lanlivery Primary Academy - opening late 11am

Launceston College - closed

Launceston Primary School - closed

Leedstown CP School - opening late 10am

Launceston College - closed

Launceston Primary School - closed

Lerryn C of E Primary School - opening late 10am

Lewannick Primary School - closed

Liskeard School and Community College - opening late 11.15am

Madron Daniel C of E Primary School - opening late 9.30am

Manaccan School - opening at the normal time of 8.50am but extended registration up to 10am

Marazion School - opening late 10am

Mawnan CofE School - opening late 10.30am

Menheniot Primary School - opening late 10am

Millbrook C of E Primary School - opening late 10am

Mount Charles Area Resource Base - opening late at 11am

Mousehole School - opening late 9am

Mullion Primary School - opening late 10.30am

Mylor Bridge Community Primary School - opening late 11am

Nancealverne School - opening late 11.am

Nansledan School - opening late 10am

Newlyn School - opening late 9.30am

Oak Tree School - closed

Otterham School – opening late 11am

Parc Eglos Primary School - opening late 11am

Pencalenick School - opening late at 11am

Penwith Alternative Provision Academy - closed

Penponds Primary School - opening late 11am

Pensans School - opening late 9.30am

Pool Academy - opening late 11am

Probus Primary Nursery - closed

Quethiock CE Primary School - opening late 11am

Restormel Alternative Provision Academy - closed

St Agnes Academy - opening late 10am

St Breward Community Primary School - opening late 10am

St Buryan Primary Academy - opening late 10am

St Catherine's CE School - closed

St Columb Major Academy - opening late 10.30am

St Dennis Primary Academy - opening late 10am

St Dominic C of E Primary School - opening late 11am

St Ives Junior School - opening late 11am

St Just Primary - opening late 10am

St Keverne School - opening late 10.30am

St Levan Primary School - opening late 10am

St Mark's Primary Academy - closed

St Mary's C of E Primary School (Penzance) - opening late 9.30am

St Mawes Primary School - opening late 10.30am

St Mellion C of E Primary School - opening late 11am

St Nicolas CE Primary School - opening late 10.30am

St Meriadoc Infant School - opening late 11am

St Meriadoc Junior School - opening late 11am

St Michael's C of E Primary School - opening late 11am

St Neot School - closed

St Nicolas CE Primary School - opening late 10.30am

St Petroc’s Primary School – opening late 10.30am

St Stephens Community Academy (Launceston) - closed

St Wenn School - closed

Sithney CP School - opening late 11am

South Petherwin CP School - closed

Stratton Primary School - closed

The Roseland Academy - opening late 10am

Trannack Primary School - opening late 11am

Trekenner C P School - closed

Treviglas Academy - closed

Trevisker Primary School - opening late 11am

Trewirgie Junior School – opening late 11am

Truro Nursery - opening late 10.30am

Trythall C P School - opening late 10am

Tywardreath School - opening late 10am

Veryan CE School - opening late 11am

Wadebridge Primary Academy - opening late 10.30am

Warbstow Primary Academy - opening late 10am

Whitstone Community Primary School - closed

Windmill Hill Academy - closed

The Packet will update this article if and when other schools decide to close or open later.

The Met Office is encouraging members of the public to “be prepared” during this storm and has offered advice on what to do before, during and after.

The following is advice provided by The Met Office website:

Before the storm

  • Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything else that could be blown into windows and other glazing and break them
  • Close and securely fasten doors and windows, particularly those on the windward side of the house, and especially large doors such as those on garages
  • Park vehicles in a garage, if available; otherwise keep them clear of buildings, trees, walls and fences
  • Close and secure loft trapdoors with bolts, particularly if the roof pitch is less than 30°
  • If the house is fitted with storm shutters over the windows then ensure that these are closed and fastened
  • If chimney stacks are tall and in poor condition, move beds away from areas directly below them

During the storm

  • Stay indoors as much as possible
  • If you do go out, try not to walk or shelter close to buildings and trees
  • Keep away from the sheltered side of boundary walls and fences - if these structures fail, they will collapse on this side
  • Do not go outside to repair damage while the storm is in progress
  • If possible, enter and leave your house through doors in the sheltered side, closing them behind you
  • Open internal doors only as needed, and close them behind you
  • Take care when driving on exposed routes such as bridges, or high open roads, delay your journey or find alternative routes if possible
  • Slow down and be aware of side winds, particular care should be taken if you are towing or are a high-sided vehicle
  • Do not drive unless your journey is really necessary

After the storm

  • Be careful not to touch any electrical/telephone cables that have been blown down or are still hanging
  • Do not walk too close to walls, buildings and trees as they could be weakened
  • Make sure that any vulnerable neighbours or relatives are safe and help them make arrangements for any repairs