Update on lockdown at Manor Community Academy on 3 April 2025
We are aware of an article currently circulating on social media suggesting there was another incident at school this morning (Friday 4 April 2025). We want to reassure you that this information is not accurate. There have been no further incidents and all students are safe and well.
A member of staff at the academy contacted Cleveland Police in the morning, reporting some online threats relating to the school. Officers provided an emergency response and immediately attended the school, before visiting a residential address and arresting a 13-year-old boy in connection with the threats. The boy was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and breach of bail and taken to police custody for questioning, where he remains. This follows an incident on Thursday 3rd April at the school when teachers were assaulted. A 15-year-old girl and a 13-year-old boy were arrested on suspicion of assault and later released on conditional bail whilst investigations continue.
The academy is working closely with the police to conduct a full review of the incident on Thursday 3 April 2025. As with all lockdown incidents, the trust will also conduct its own internal review to ensure the ongoing safety of the school community.
The trust is incredibly proud of students and staff for following the lockdown procedures impeccably which ensured that students were safe at all times.