Northenden Community School was set to reopen on Monday (Nov 10) to all its pupils just over a week after part of its roof was destroyed in a fire.
The school’s hall was damaged by a blaze which started at 9pm on the evening of Halloween. Classrooms were unaffected, but the school was closed while surveyors assessed the damage and for work to begin on the roof. Continue reading “Fire-hit Northenden school opens its doors to all pupils”
Police investigating the cause of the Halloween fire at Northenden Community School have reassured residents it is not suspicious.
The fire, which started at about 9pm on Friday October 31 destroyed the roof of Northenden Community School on Bazeley Road.
Officers attended and firefighters from Wythenshawe quickly brought the blaze under control. Head teacher Ian Beard has said the school will be closed on Monday and Tuesday. He hopes it will reopen later in the week but has advised parents to make childcare arrangements for the whole week just in case.
There will be further updates on the school’s website. Continue reading “Halloween fire at Northenden primary school was not deliberate say police”
