Ightenhill Primary School temporary closure following water leak

Ightenhill Primary School, which was due to re-open on Wednesday following the half-term holidays, may now be shut until Thursday or later while work continues.

A statement on the school’s Facebook page said on Monday that following a recent water leak within the building, the school was currently without water and there was a possibility that materials containing asbestos may be present.

An updated statement today said: “The specialist contractors have now completed their initial assessment following the recent water leak. While we are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue, the required safety checks and repairs mean that the school will be closed to all pupils and staff on Wednesday 3rd June.

“Please be assured that this decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to fully guarantee the safety and wellbeing of our school community, which remains our absolute priority.

Next Steps and Reopening:

• We hope to reopen the school as normal on Thursday 4th June but there is the possibility that a further full or partial closure may be required.

• We will monitor the progress of the works closely and will send a definitive update to all families by 12pm on Wednesday 3rd June to confirm arrangements for the following day.

“We understand that school closures cause significant inconvenience for families, and we would like to thank you most sincerely for your continued patience, support, and understanding as we work through this situation.”

Lancashire County Council said that parents would be kept fully informed of developments.