Schools in Gosport and Fareham are currently shut due to boiler failure - with other schools across Hampshire also being forced to close due to the cold weather.

Ranvilles Infant School in Oldbury Way, Fareham has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The latest report was published on May 17, 2023.

placeholder image — Ranvilles Infant School in Oldbury Way, Fareham has been rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The latest report was published on May 17, 2023.

Ranvilles Infant School in Oldbury Way, Fareham, is closed and is expected to be closed for the rest of the week as the school has no heating due to a “boiler failure”. Hampshire County Council said: “School is likely to be closed for the rest of this week.”

A follow up message said: “Contractors are at school and working towards a temporary solution. Learning has been added to Tapestry for the children.”

A weather warning is in place for Portsmouth with Storm Goretti expected to hit this afternoon as temperatures remain cold. The yellow weather warning has been issued by the Met office and covers much of Portsmouth, Gosport and Fareham on Thursday, January 8. It is forecast to start at around 3pm with the winds becoming stronger later into the evening.

Other schools closed across Hampshire include:

- Shepherds Down Special School in Winchester. The council said: “There is no heating or hot water on site. Engineers are on their way to site and we will update when we have further information.” A follow up message said they hoped to open on Friday and added: “Remaining closed whilst boiler is fixed.”

- Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School in Gosport is closed due to “boiler failure - no heating or hot water”.

- Osborne School in Winchester is closed due to no hot water with “parents being kept informed by text message”.

We will update this story with any further closures.