A JUNIOR school was forced to close after a gas leak.

Chingford Church of England Juniors, in Cambridge Road, was shut yesterday (Friday January 28) after the fault was discovered.

Work to repair the leak is expected to be carried out this weekend but it is not yet known whether the school will be able to open again on Monday (January 31).

Chingford Church of England Infant School is unaffected.

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