THE snow has taken its toll in Swindon with a number of secondary schools saying they will not be opening today.

Swindon Academy tweeted this morning: "Due to the overnight snow GWA is closed today. See you all on Monday."

This follows a thick blanket of snow falling across the town overnight.

Dorcan Academy will not open today.

Teacher Bazil Solomon tweeted: "Due to the weather and poor road conditions The Dorcan Academy will be closed all day today. We apologise for any inconvenience."

Nova Hreod Academy will be shut, tweeting: "Due to the extreme weather conditions, the Academy will be closed today (Friday 1st February). Enjoy the snow, and stay safe.

If it continues to snow over the weekend, please watch the website on Monday morning for further updates."

The Ridgeway School is not opening.

Lawn Manor Acedemy is staying closed.

The UTC is closed.

Tregoze Primary is closed.

Lethbridge Primary is closed.

Lainesmead Primary and Nursery is closed.

Commonweal is closed.

Highworth Warneford is closed.

Crowdys Hill is closed.

Tadpole Farm Primary is closed.

Abbey Park School is closed.

Goddard Park Primary is closed.

Lydiard Millicent School is closed.

Ridgeway Farm CE Academy is closed.

New College Swindon is closed.

Rodbourne Cheney Primary is closed.

Eldene Primary is closed.

Swindon College is closed.