The Stonehenge School site closes due to fire alarm fault
Staff and pupils sent home while engineers work on fire alarm issues
The Stonehenge School has temporarily closed its site today due to ongoing issues with its fire alarm system.
The alarm began activating repeatedly across different areas of the building. Although the system could be temporarily reset, it continued to sound shortly afterwards.
No fire occurred within the school, and neither staff nor pupils were at risk. However, the decision to close was taken as operating without a fully reliable fire alarm system did not meet safety guidelines.
Specialist engineers are currently working alongside the school to identify and fix the fault, aiming to restore the system to full operation.
Headteacher Carole Dean said:
“The safety of our pupils and staff is always our highest priority. While there was no fire and no immediate danger, closing the site was the only responsible course of action while the fault is investigated and resolved.”
An update regarding reopening is expected to be communicated on Friday 30th January.