Parents and carers of St Paul’s (Slade Green) Church of England Primary School were thanked for their patience following an emergency lockdown on the afternoon of September 19, 2024. The school was locked down after police alerted staff to a potentially dangerous person in the local area.

In an official statement sent via email to parents, Principal Mrs. W Cornford reassured families that the school’s top priority is the safety of its students. The lockdown remained in place until the police confirmed the situation was under control.

Once the school received the all-clear from the authorities, students were safely released to their parents.

Mrs Cornford expressed her gratitude to parents and carers for their patience during the emergency, acknowledging the importance of swift action to ensure the safety of all children in the school.

The school has not provided further details about the nature of the incident, but the timely response from the school and local authorities helped ensure the well-being of all students.