Nuneaton school has issued a ‘lockdown’ at home amid concerns for pupil safety

Pupils have been stopped from leaving a Nuneaton school amid concerns for their safety. It happened at Nuneaton Academy yesterday afternoon (May 8).

The school has issued a message to parents and carers to explain why pupils are not allowed to leave the site at home. It said there was a “slight delay in the exit procedure” for the “safety of all students”.

There are no details about the incident, but the message said the school was asking people in the area to help police. It states that they need to identify “two persons who were seen riding a motorcycle/scooter near the academy”.

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Warwickshire Police confirmed officers were called to the school just before 3.15pm yesterday. A spokesman said: “This was a report of two men riding up and down the road on scrambler bikes outside the school.

“There was concern because it was the time when students were returning home. At 15.20 it was reported that the bikes had left.

“We have spoken to the school and we will have officers at the school today at closing time to provide reassurance.” CoventryLive also contacted United Learning, who now run the school.

Nuneaton Academy message in full

The message to parents and carers read: “We are writing to inform you that there has been a very slight delay in the exit procedure at the academy today. This delay was necessary to ensure the safety of all our students as they left the premises.

“We are currently looking to identify two persons who were seen riding a motorcycle/scooter near the academy. If anyone has any information that could assist the police in identifying these people, please contact our reception.

“We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks to all nearby students, staff and parents for their patience during this time. Your cooperation and support is truly appreciated as we work together to maintain a safe environment for everyone.

“Thank you for your continued support.”

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