SCHOOLS in the Romsey area will be hit by Thursday's national teachers strike.

Teachers at Romsey School, Mountbatten School and Test Valley School at Stockbridge are taking industrial action against planned Government changes to their pay and pensions.

Mountbatten School will be closed to Year 8 and 9 pupils. Other year pupils will be taught by subject teachers where possible, says the school.

Romsey School will only be open for Year 11 pupils sitting planned English controlled assessments and Test Valley School will be closed to all pupils.