Flooded school hopes to re-open within days

Head teacher Hia Powell said she was "hopeful" the school can re-open on Wednesday

A school head teacher is "hoping" to re-open her school this week after Storm Claudia had a "major impact" on its buildings.

Peterchurch Primary School, in Peterchurch, had "water entering the hall" with damage causes in the Early Years areas.

A image shared on the school's Facebook page showed water throughout one of its classrooms.

Head teacher Nia Powell told the BBC she was hopeful of a Wednesday opening but admitted it remained to be seen whether that was possible.

In a post shared by the school on Saturday, it said: "Yesterday's severe weather conditions in Herefordshire caused significant flooding to the Golden Valley and at our school.

"Sadly, this has had a major impact on the building, with water entering the hall and affecting all Early Years areas inside and outside, as well as other parts of the site."

The school said flood defences had "helped reduce the damage" but said "the clean-up will take time".

The post added: "Builders are already on site working through the weekend, and our incredible staff have done everything possible to protect resources."