Multiple Schools And Nurseries In Greater Manchester Closing Early Today - Full List

Hundreds of schools across the country have closed amid the record-breaking heatwave

10:20, 25 Jun 2026Updated 10:20, 25 Jun 2026

Multiple schools and nurseries across Greater Manchester will close early today amid the sweltering heatwave.

Record-breaking temperatures have been recorded across parts of the UK this week as a ‘heat-dome’ over Europe brings exceptionally hot and humid conditions. More than 1,200 schools are closed or partially-shut today (Thursday) across the country in a bid to keep pupils safe as the heatwave continues.

In Greater Manchester, though no school closures have been confirmed by local councils, a number of schools have been confirmed to be closing early as temperatures look set to climb to 33C in our region.

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The Government has issued advice to schools with children told they can wear PE kit rather than full school uniform, though this is up to each individual school. Some after-school clubs have also been cancelled.

The Department for Education said on its website on Monday that ‘during hot weather, we don’t normally advise schools to close’.

Here is a list of schools closing early in Greater Manchester today, that we are aware of as of 10am on Thursday.

The school day at the Dixons Newell Green Academy in Wythenshawe will end at 1pm for the rest of the week. A post on the school’s website says: “Due to extreme hot weather, the school day will end at 1pm for the remainder of the week. Please ensure students bring water bottles and sunscreen with them to schoo. We will update you if anything changes. Thank you for your understanding.”
The E-Act Royton and Crompton Academy will close at 1pm today amid the hot weather.
Eight nurseries across Greater Manchester announced they would shut early on Wednesday and today amid the high temperatures. The nurseries in the Brighter Beginnings group are in Burnage, Chadderton, Charlestown, Fallowfield, Fitton Hill, New Moston, Newton Heath, Rusholme and Wetherby Street. In a message seen by the M.E.N the nurseries asked parents to collect their children by 12pm both yesterday and today.
The Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College (BTHCC) will be allowing students to leave at lunch time on Thursday. The school will be open for any children who want to stay.
Altrincham College will implement an early closure on Thursday, with pupils being dismissed at 1pm.
Wellacre Academy in Flixton confirming 2pm closure on Thursday.
Wellington School will close at 1.15pm on Thursday.
Broadheath Primary School will be offering an optional early collection at 2.15pm for the rest of the week due to extreme heat.
Moorlands Junior School offered parents an early pick up at 2pm on Wednesday. The school is remaining fully open until 3:30pm, offering extra-curricular sessions until 4:30pm and our wrap around care will stay open until 6pm as usual.
Stretford High Students will be dismissed from 1.50pm on Thursday.
Stamford Park is remaining open but have given parents and carers the option to collect at 12.45pm if they wish to.
St Matthews have offered parents the opportunity to collect their children from 1.30pm today. Any children who are unable to be collected earlier, or who attend after-school club, will remain in school with staff and will be relocated to the cooler areas of the building where necessary.
A number of schools in Wigan are also taking ‘adapted hours’ during the heatwave. A spokesperson for Wigan Council said: “A number of local schools are taking measures during this heatwave, including adapted hours, and implementing optional early pick-ups to manage and keep pupils safe.”
According to a parent, two rooms at The Heatons nursery in Stockport are closing early on Thursday and Friday amid the hot weather. They will shut at 1pm.