❄️ Emergency update: School closures across Wales – Monday 5 January 2026
Severe overnight snow and ice have led to school closures in parts of Wales today, with decisions taken locally based on site safety, transport conditions, and staff access.
Below you’ll find a summary of reported closures, followed by direct links to every local authority’s official school closure page, so you can check the most up-to-date position for your child’s school.
Areas with no emergency school closures reported
As of the latest checks, no emergency closures have been announced by the following local authorities:
Bridgend
Caerphilly
Cardiff
Ceredigion
Conwy
Denbighshire
Flintshire
Merthyr Tydfil
Monmouthshire
Newport
Pembrokeshire
Powys
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Swansea
Torfaen
⚠️ Please note: schools may still close at short notice if conditions worsen, or may be closed for planned INSET days rather than weather.
🟠 Carmarthenshire – schools closed due to weather
Reported closures include:
Ysgol Blaenau
Ysgol Bro Banw
Llanedi School (Ysgol Llanedi)
Ysgol Llangadog
Parcyrhun County Primary School
Rhydaman Community Primary School
Ysgol Gymraeg Teilo Sant
Tycroes School (originally an INSET day – now also closed to staff due to unsafe conditions)
👉 Official council page:
Carmarthenshire School & Emergency Closures
https://www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/home/council-services/education-schools/school-closures/
🟠 Gwynedd – multiple closures due to severe weather
Closures following health and safety assessments include:
Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen
Ysgol Friars Uchaf
Ysgol Tregarth
Ysgol Bodfeurig
Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen
Ysgol Bro Idris – all sites (Rhydymain, Dinas Mawddwy, Friog, Llanelltyd, Dolgellau Primary, Secondary)
Work to be provided online where possible
Ysgol Tryfan
Ysgol Y Felinheli (morning only – staff working from home, review at midday)
Ysgol Bro Lleu
Ysgol Brynrefail
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
👉 Official council page:
Cyngor Gwynedd – School Closures & Emergency Alerts
https://www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/en/Council/Emergencies/School-closures.aspx
🟠 Isle of Anglesey
Ysgol David Hughes – closed due to dangerous conditions on the school site.
👉 Official council page:
Isle of Anglesey School Closures
https://www.anglesey.gov.wales/en/Residents/Education-and-learning/Schools/School-closures.aspx
🟠 Neath Port Talbot
The following schools are listed as closed today:
Cefn Saeson Comprehensive School
Llangatwg Community School
Ysgol Hendrefelin
👉 Official council page:
Neath Port Talbot School Closures
https://www.npt.gov.uk/people-and-communities/education-and-skills/school-closures/
🔎 Check your local council directly (fastest & most reliable)
If your school isn’t listed above, use your council’s live closure page:
Blaenau Gwent: https://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/en/resident/schools-and-learning/school-closures/
Bridgend: https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/my-council/school-closures/
Caerphilly: https://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/Services/Education/Schools/School-Closures.aspx
Cardiff: https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Schools-and-learning/School-closures/Pages/default.aspx
Ceredigion: https://www.ceredigion.gov.uk/resident/schools-and-learning/school-closures/
Conwy: https://www.conwy.gov.uk/en/Resident/Education-and-schools/School-closures.aspx
Denbighshire: https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/education-and-schools/school-closures.aspx
Flintshire: https://www.flintshire.gov.uk/en/Resident/Schools-and-Learning/School-Closures.aspx
Merthyr Tydfil: https://www.merthyr.gov.uk/resident/schools-and-learning/school-closures/
Monmouthshire: https://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/school-closures/
Newport: https://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Schools-Learning/School-Closures.aspx
Pembrokeshire: https://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/school-closures
Rhondda Cynon Taf: https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Resident/SchoolsandLearning/SchoolClosures.aspx
Torfaen: https://www.torfaen.gov.uk/en/EducationLearning/Schools/School-closures.aspx
⚠️ Important notes for families
School transport may be suspended even if a school is technically open.
Some closures are due to planned INSET days, not weather — always check the reason given.
For children with ALN / IDPs, safety decisions apply equally; alternative provision may also be paused.
📌 Disclaimer
This information is correct to the best of our knowledge at 1:38 am on Monday 5 January 2026.
School and transport arrangements can change rapidly due to weather conditions.
Learn Without Limits CIC (LWL) shares this information for general guidance only and accepts no liability for decisions made based on this summary. Parents and carers should always rely on official local authority and school communications when making travel or attendance decisions.
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