Overview
- The school is closed on Monday and Tuesday with reopening targeted for Wednesday, January 7, subject to review.
- Leaders said the entire IT network was taken offline, removing access to telephones, emails, servers and the school management system.
- A risk assessment conducted with the Central England Academy Trust led to the closure to safeguard pupils and staff.
- The trust said incident protocols were activated, systems were secured, independent cyber specialists were engaged and relevant authorities were notified.
- Officials have not confirmed any data compromise, IT teams are gathering evidence and restoring services, and families will receive updates via MyEd, the school website and social media.