Bloxham School updates coronavirus statement after pupil's positive test

As a result of the positive test several students from school were sent home for self-isolation.

Working with Public Health England, Bloxham School remains open and is keeping a business as usual approach.

The school issued a public statement about the one positive case of coronavirus, which has been posted on its website.

Last week, Bloxham School was informed that a British family, connected with the school, had tested positive for the coronavirus (Covid-19), in spite of having very little or no symptoms.

The family has been in self-isolation since being informed that they unknowingly had contact with an infectious person during half term.

Of those students and staff who were asked to self-isolate on Wednesday March 11, only those with a high temperature or a new, continuous cough should remain in self-isolation for 14 days from the onset of symptoms. Students and staff who are well would return to school on Monday March 16.

A school spokesperson confirmed students without symptoms did return to school on Monday.

The spokesperson also said: "Some families, particularly those where there are underlying health concerns, have decided to keep students away from school and use remote learning opportunities that we have put into place."

External events remain cancelled for the foreseeable future.

Headmaster, Paul Sanderson, said: “Working with Public Health England, we continue to adapt our response in line with government advice.

"We have a duty of care to look after our pupils and staff and know that our parents understand the measures being taken at this unprecedented time. We will continue to follow the advice of health officials and will keep our school community updated."

Bloxham School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for students aged 11 to 18.