A SOUTHGATE school that was flooded on Thursday morning after a pipe burst has reopened today (Monday) for its younger pupils.
The autumn term was due to start for children at Hilltop Primary School, on Ditching Hill, last Thursday.
But a burst pipe discovered by staff at 7.30am filled classrooms with two inches of water.
Staff and fire crews worked to clear the water and rescue items from nine affected classrooms.
The junior end of the school was not flooded and able to open for Years 3, 4,...
