Schools in Wales Closed on Tuesday, January 6: Full List Available

Due to severe winter weather, numerous schools across Wales will be closed on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Heavy snowfall and icy conditions have led local councils to prioritize the safety of students and staff, resulting in closures for the second consecutive day. A Met Office yellow weather warning for snow and ice is effective until 11 am on January 6.

Detailed School Closures in Wales

With further snowfall anticipated, several areas have reported extensive school closures. Here’s a breakdown of the affected regions and schools:

Blaenau Gwent

• No emergency closures reported.

Bridgend

• Ysgol Bryn Castell – Heating failure
• Bridge Alternative Provision PRU – Heating fault
• Caerau Primary – Snow/ice hazards
• Maesteg Comprehensive – Closed due to snow
• Nantyffyllon Primary – Snow/ice hazards
• Plasnewydd Primary – Snow/ice hazards
• Llangynwyd Primary – Snow/ice hazards

Carmarthenshire

• Abergwilli Primary – Severe weather
• Ammanford Primary – Severe weather
• Bancffosfelen Primary – Snow/ice conditions
• Bancyfelin Primary – Severe weather
• Beca Primary – Dangerous site conditions
• Bro Dinefwr – Unsafe due to weather
• Ysgol Dyffryn Aman – Closed
• Schools such as Olwen Primary and Llangadog Primary are also closed due to similar conditions.

Ceredigion

• Multiple schools including Ysgol Bro Pedr and Ysgol Rhydypennau are closed, citing adverse weather conditions.

Gwynedd

• Many primary and secondary schools are closed due to severe weather, including Ysgol O.M. Edwards and Ysgol Maesincla.

Isle of Anglesey

• All school buildings in David Hughes, Ysgol Gyfun Llangefni, and other catchment areas are closed due to hazardous conditions.

Neath Port Talbot

• Schools like Abbey Primary are closed due to ice and snow conditions.

Pembrokeshire

• Ysgol Bro Preseli closed due to icy roads and school conditions, affecting both primary and secondary campuses.
• Several other schools are also shut, including Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Eglwyswrw and Ysgol Caer Elen.

Powys

• Schools such as Brynllywarch Hall School and Ysgol Golwg Pen-y-Fan closed due to severe weather conditions.

All affected parents are advised to check the local council websites for updates on various school conditions and projected reopening dates. Safety remains a top priority, and decisions will continue to be influenced by weather forecasts and conditions on the ground.

Stay informed on weather updates and school closures across Wales this winter season through El-Balad.