A primary school is still closed after “partially collapsed” chalk mine underneath posed a risk to staff and pupils. 

Harrow Council shut down Pinner Wood School, in Latimer Gardens, Pinner, on Thursday, March 23.

Geotechnical surveys undertaken by Peter Brett Associates and partner Clive Edmonds showed the ground beneath the school buildings and playgrounds could become unstable and unsafe, due to the condition of very recently discovered chalk mine tunnels below.

Pupils will now not return to the school and classes will relocate to other educational places in Harrow in time for the start of the Summer Term.

Deb Spruce, head teacher of Pinner Wood School, said: “This is a huge and sudden shock to all of us. We absolutely need to leave this site until it is made safe."

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