A PRIMARY school has been forced to close today after reports of its heating systems breaking down.

The Colne Engaine Church of England Primary School, which is based in Green Farm Road, is closed today (November 1).

Essex County Council has announced the site is closed due to "emergency site issues."

They add that the school is closed "as the heating pumps are not working."

It is expected the heating pumps will be replaced today.

It means the school will reopen tomorrow on November 2.

A spokesman for Essex County Council said: "Essex County Council has been informed Colne Engaine Primary School is closed due to a heating issue.

"Pupils will be back in school tomorrow."