Secondary school forced to evacuate pupils and staff after hoax bomb threat

• Oaks Park High School in Carshalton have sent students home following advice

A secondary school in south London has been forced to evacuate after receiving a hoax bomb threat. 

The Oaks Park High School in Carshalton called police immediately after receiving the threat this morning.

Police advised staff and students to leave the building as officers rushed to the scene and carried out a search of the premises. 

Students were spoken to and reassured before they were sent home, an email to parents seen by MailOnline reveals. 

The letter says: ‘Dear Parent/Carer. I am writing to update you regarding an incident at school today.

‘Early this morning, the school received a hoax bomb threat. We acted immediately and contacted the police who advised we evacuate staff and students from the school building. 

The Oaks Park High School in Carshalton called police immediately after receiving the threat this morning (stock image) 

‘The police arrived promptly and carried out a search of the school premises. At this point they also advised that students should be sent home. 

‘We followed police guidance along with our own protocols and dismissed students in tutor groups, so they could be spoken to – and reassured – before they left the school site.

‘We are extremely proud of the way our students responded today, with maturity and calmness.’  

MailOnline has contacted both the Met Police and the school for comment. 

Oaks Park High School is a mixed comprehensive school for students aged 11 to 19.

The school website says: ‘Our goal is to help young people develop the skills, knowledge and qualifications they need to become adults we can be proud of. 

‘Our staff are fully committed to students’ wellbeing, achievement and progress in all areas.’

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