A SECONDARY school has been forced to close due to problems with its heating and hot water.

Colchester Academy, in Hawthorn Avenue, is closed today, school bosses have announced on social media.

A spokesman for the school said on Twitter: "Colchester Academy is closed today due to no heating and hot water.

"Students will not be able to attend school today.

"Please visit our website and social media pages on a regular basis for updates."

Visit colchesteracademy.org.uk.