An Oxford school is partly closed today due to the serious flooding across the city. 

Cherwell School, in Marston Ferry Road, announced that the South Site will be closed today for years 7-9. 

The North Site remains open as usual for years 10-13. 

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In a message on its website, headteacher Chris Price said: “The flood waters have continued to rise all day and we have been working closely with the Environment Agency and fire brigade. 

“Despite our best efforts, much of the exterior of South Site is flooded and we are unable to confidently ensure safety around the site. 

“The North Site is unaffected and will be open as usual to students in Years 10-13, although students will want to avoid any route to school that goes via South Site from Charlbury Road. We will provide advice to students in Years 7-9, in terms of learning for the day which will involve students working on their Sparx English, Sparx Maths and other homework, but more advice will follow tomorrow to students via their Google Classrooms/school email and website.”