School with no pupils to close by end of month
Fountains Earth Church of England Primary School in Upper Nidderdale will close by 31 March.
FRIDAY, 29 MARCH 2024, 06:52
Fountains Earth Church of England Primary School in Upper Nidderdale will close by 31 March.
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