A NUMBER of schools are closing across Hampshire amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Some schools in Southampton, Eastleigh and the Test Valley are closing, or are partially closing due to COVID-19.

Here is the full list of schools which are closed;

  • St Anne's Catholic School, Carlton Road, Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff - the school is closed for year eight and nine students.
  • Brookfield Community School, located on Brook Lane, Southampton is partially closed due to a shortage of staff - the school is closed to year nine students.
  • Crestwood Community School in Shakespeare Road is closed for year 9 students only today. 
  • Fareham Academy, in St Anne's Grove, will be closed to year 9 and 10 students. While on Thursday it will be closed to yes 8 and 10 students.
  • Hamble School in Satchell Lane is closed to year 8 students today. They are advised to follow their normal timetable at home.
  • Hounsdown School, located on Jabob's Gutter Lane, Totton is closed to year eight students due to staff shortages.
  • Saint James' Church Of England Primary School, located on Moorgreen Road, West End, Southampton is a full closure due to a number of staff having to self isolate.
  • Test Valley School, located on Roman Road, Stockbridge is closed for the rest of the week to year eight and nine students.
  • Bitterne Park School, located on Dimond Road, Southampton will be closed on Wednesday to year eight and nine students and on Thursday to year seven and 10.

More to follow...