Several Bloxham School students sent home for self-isolation after pupil tests positive for coronavirus

Working with Public Health England the 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.

Bloxham School was recently been informed that a British family, connected with the school, has 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.

Pupils and staff in the boarding house and friendship groups with the infected student have begun immediate self-isolation. They will not return to school until after Saturday March 21.

External events will be cancelled until and including Saturday March 21.

Headmaster, Paul Sanderson, said: “Working with Public Health England, we have developed a plan that will keep our school community safe.

"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."