A SCHOOL has shut down after an email threatening its security was sent to a member of staff.
Wyvern St Edmund's was alerted to a "potential security threat" this morning, January 10, and informed the police immediately.
Police officers were on site to "assess and ensure the safety of the premises" and are expected to remain for the next few hours.
There is currently no evidence to suggest that the threat the school received was genuine.
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Parents were told the school would be shut for the day and that remote learning plans were in place for pupils. All members of staff except the senior leadership team were sent home.
A spokesperson for the Magna Learning Partnership said: "The Trust emphasises the importance of treating such matters seriously.
"The Trust acknowledges the significant disruption this incident has caused to both students and staff and is treating the matter with utmost seriousness."
It hopes to reopen Wyvern St Edmund's Academy to everyone on Thursday, January 11, pending clearance from authorities.
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