A number of schools in the Shoebury and Southend areas have closed today.

This is due to a burst water main near the A13 which has flooded Southchurch Boulevard.

The schools that have announced they will be closed today are: 

  • Southchurch High School 
  • Shoebury High School 
  • Thorpedene Primary School
  • Bournes Green Infant School
  • Great Wakering Primary School
  • Southend High School for Girls
  • Richmond Avenue Primary and Nursery School
  • Hamstel Junior School
  • Hamstel Infants School
  • Bournes Green Junior School
  • Porters Grange Primary School
  • St George's Catholic Primary School
  • Friars Primary School
  • Hinguar Community Primary School
  • Alleyn Court Prep School
  • St Nicholas School

South Essex College is open as usual.