Police descended on two schools in england/south-west/wiltshire/”>Wiltshire following reports of ‘serious threats’, leading to the full evacuation of students and staff.
Evacuations at Devizes School and Nova Hreod Academy
Officers responded to incidents at Devizes School in Devizes and Nova Hreod Academy in Swindon early on the morning of Tuesday, 16 September 2025. Parents were notified via email about the evacuations, but details were limited.
Additionally, Melksham Oak Community School sent a similar message to parents, but later issued a follow-up email clarifying that it was sent in error.
Updates from School Officials
A spokesperson for Devizes School confirmed that the evacuation was prompted by a threatening call. They stated, “We immediately sought advice from the police in line with our Incident Response Plan, and police conducted a thorough search of the school site as Wellwell as a risk assessment. We were advised that there is no evidence of a credible threat. Students are now continuing their day as normal.”
The Principal of Nova Hreod Academy, James Harding Mbogo, informed parents after the incident concluded. He noted, “I am writing to inform you that we had to evacuate the school building this morning following a safety concern. Whilst the reasons behind the evacuation proved to be spurious, everyone in the school followed the evacuation procedure in full and behaved impeccably throughout. The issue has now been resolved following guidance from the Police and we are able to continue with a full day at the Academy.”
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