Two schools in Bradford are closed today TWO primary schools in Bradfod have had to be closed to pupils today. The first school which is shut, giving pupils, teachers and staff a long weekend, is Cavendish Primary School in Eccleshill, which is closed due to a hot water boiler failure. The school has apologised for the inconvenience its closure has caused. Also shut today is Lister Primary School in Manningham, which is closed due to a technical issue . It also apologised for causing any inconvenience and said it will be open as normal on Monday.