30 students and three members of staff from Northampton primary school self-isolating after confirmed Covid-19 case

A Northampton primary school has confirmed a positive case of Covid-19.

Standens Barn Primary School in Flaxwell Court, Eastern District, which is run by InMAT Inspire Multi Academy Trust, has a bubble of Year 3 pupils self-isolating due to a positive test.

One teacher, two teaching assistants and 30 pupils are all currently self-isolating.

The students have been learning from home since Monday (September 21) and, alongside their teachers, will be allowed back to school on October 1.

Gaynor Crutre, CEO for the trust, said: “I can confirm that a Year 3 class bubble at Standens Barn Primary School, Northampton closed on Monday September 21 until October 1.

“This action is as a result of a positive Covid test.

“The school has followed correct procedure, and taken advice from both PHE (Public Health England) and the DfE (Department for Education).

“The pupils are continuing their learning at home. Parents have been extremely supportive and understanding.”

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