Former teacher denies sexual offences against boy

Bronwen James, 30, from Chippenham, denies four counts of sexual activity with a child

Author: Jon BurkePublished 1st Sep 2026
Last updated 1st Sep 2026

A former teacher has appeared before Winchester Crown Court today (01/09), charged with sexual offences against a teenage boy.

Bronwen James, 30, from Chippenham, denies four counts of sexual activity with a child in abuse of breach of trust.

The charges relate to alleged offences carried out against a 16 year-old pupil at Bitterne Park School in Southampton during the time that James was employed at the school as a PE teacher.

Information about the support that is available to victims of abuse, and how to report such offending can be found on the Wiltshire Police website: Rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | Wiltshire Police

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