19th January 2025

School Closure – Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

I write to inform you that school will be closed to students on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st January 2025 due to a ransomware attack on Friday 17th January. 

We have an independent cybersecurity company working in school to understand exactly what has happened. Until this is completed, I will not be able to provide any further details on any potential data breach. 

School may need to be closed for longer but we will know more in the next few days and update you as soon as we have more information.

Unfortunately, cyber-attacks like this are happening more frequently despite having the latest security measures in place.  This has sadly been experienced by the NHS, National Rail, other public sector departments and schools.

Once all staff devices have been cleansed, teachers will spend time re-planning lessons and will set work on Google Classroom for students to complete at home during Monday and Tuesday.  Meanwhile, senior staff are creating systems to enable us to continue running the school.

If any students would like to collect lunch from school, they can do so by going to reception between 11.00am and 1.00pm on the days we are closed.

We will keep parents and students updated and will open as soon as it is safe to do so.  All communication will be sent via Parent Pay, social media and the school website.

Until the school phone systems are back online, you can contact school on this number – 

0330 043 9883 between 8am and 4pm.

I will update you as soon as we know more and will aim to open once again to students as soon as we can.  In the meantime, I ask for your support in helping students to complete work at home, especially for Year 11.

Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.  

Regards,

Rachel Hudson

Headteacher