South Gloucestershire school forced to close following fire

Callicroft Primary will be closed to pupils following a fire. Credit: Callicroft Primary School

A school in Bristol has been forced to close following a fire.

The hall and a neighbouring room have been damaged at Callicroft Primary School in Patchway.

Fire crews tackled the blaze just after 4am on Sunday 3 March. Credit: Avon Fire and Rescue

The school's fire alarm system, electricity and water supplies have all been affected.

No one is believed to have been injured.

The Police and Fire Service are working together to determine the cause of the blaze, which broke out at around 4am on Sunday (3 March).

The school's hall has been damaged by the fire. Credit: Callicroft Primary School

The school's Headteacher Mr Clark has thanked parents and the local community for their support. Writing on the school's website he said:

The fire has affected water and electricity supplies. Credit: Avon Fire and Rescue