Schools in Spalding go into lockdown over safety concerns
The precautionary lockdown has since been lifted from this morning (6th January)
Last updated 6th Jan 2026
A number of schools in Spalding went into lockdown this morning (6th January).
South Holland police officers were called out to reports that a 'pupil' was allegedly carrying a knife and wanted to harm two other pupils at Spalding Academy.
Officers say all pupils remained safe and supervised in the school during the lockdown at around 8am.
No weapons were found and the named 'pupils' are not known to schools in the area.
Police therefore are treating it as malicious communication, which potentially originated from outside of Lincolnshire.
The lockdown has since been lifted, and enquiries are ongoing.
People in the area were told to expect an increased police presence.
A South Holland police spokesperson said, "We are aware of rumours circulating regarding a reported 'intruder' at Spalding Academy. We are now in a position to confirm that there was no intruder on any school site in Spalding at any time this morning.
"We received a report concerning a named individual, a ‘pupil’, who was allegedly carrying a knife intending to harm two other named pupils at Spalding Academy.
"Following attendance at multiple schools in the area and subsequent investigation, it has been confirmed that no weapons have been located and none of the three named individuals are known to schools in the local area. As such, the incident is being treated as a malicious communications matter."
A Lincolnshire police spokesperson said, "As soon as the concern was identified, fast-track investigations were initiated as a priority, and schools began working closely with the relevant authorities to assess the situation. These enquiries are ongoing, with appropriate resources deployed to ensure a thorough and timely assessment.
"School staff are continuing to support students, and established safety procedures remain in place.
"We recognise that incidents of this nature can be unsettling for families and the wider community. We would like to reassure parents, carers, and residents that precautionary lockdowns are designed to protect those on site while potential concerns are carefully and professionally assessed."