FIVE year groups sent home from school to self isolate after coronavirus outbreaks

Pupils in Year 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13 at Trinity Academy, Thorne are studying from home following positive cases in several different year groups, a school spokesperson confirmed.

It is not known how many students will be affected and how long they must self-isolate. The Free Press has contacted head of school Mrs V Gibson for comment.

The academy, which opened in September 2005 and replaced Thorne Grammar School, is part of Emmanuel Schools Foundation and teaches about 1200 pupils aged 11 to 18.

Pupils in the affected year groups have been told to complete work on Microsoft Teams. The school remains open.

A post on its Twitter page said staff will deliver 60 per cent of weekly lessons or Year 11 students live from from 21 October. Parents will receive a text with details about how to access the live timetable on Tuesday (20 October).