A Wallsend primary school will remain closed for the remainder of the week after a site survey revealed structural problems.
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, located on Station Road, has closed its doors after the discovery of 'Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete' (RAAC) in the school's ceiling panels.
RAAC, according to the Department for Education, is a lightweight form of concrete which is much weaker than traditional concrete. Its useful life has been estimated to be approximately 30 years.
