Social media reports of riots and stabbings at school are 'completely fictitious' says headteacher

The message comes following online reports of a large disturbance at the high school, with one video showing a mass of students running away from the school's grounds.

Mr Winzor said: "We have had two incidents in the school, which have both been dealt with by our school's policy.

"There has been an exaggeration on social media with what has happened, which are fictitious and untrue. Several sanctions have been followed by our policies with student behaviour."

The headteacher said that the school has been working alongside parents and has held a meeting to reassure anyone concerned about what had happened.

Mr Winzor continued: "We have been completely transparent with this. There were social media reports that I and several other teachers had been stabbed, which again isn't the case.

"This wasn't a police incident. I think it is really important to note that the reports of staff being taken to hospital are completely fictitious."

Mr Winzor added: "We did have an alarm in the afternoon where we asked students and teachers to line up in the courtyard, but it was an exaggeration to say that pupils went into lockdown.

"The feedback we have had after talks with parents has been positive, and I thank them for that. We are operating as how a school should operate when an incident happens."

West Midlands Police has been approached for further comment.