LATEST: Police reveal details of violence at Fir Vale Academy which sparked huge emergency response
Concerned parents gathered outside a Sheffield school as news of violence involving groups of pupils spread around the local community.
Police officers raced to Fir Vale Academy, Fir Vale, amid reports that teachers had been injured as they attempted to break the brawl up (Thursday, February 26)
It later transpired that an initial disturbance broke out at around midday, followed by further outbreaks of disorder.
Some pupils and staff members were injured, but none seriously, South Yorkshire Police said.
One staff member was taken to hospital but their injuries were said to have not been the result of an assault.
South Yorkshire Police said: “Officers were called to Fir Vale Academy on Owler Lane in Fir Vale, Sheffield, at around midday, after a disturbance involving students reportedly broke out.
A spokesperson revealed several staff and students received minor injuries after an altercation led to “pockets of disorder” among pupils.
There was reportedly also no evidence of weapons being used on site, the force said.
The statement reads: “Officers will be conducting high visibility patrols in the Page Hall area tonight (Thursday) following a disturbance at Fir Vale Academy in Owler Lane in Sheffield earlier.
“We were called at around midday to support school staff in the response after an altercation led to broader pockets of disorder among students in the school grounds.
“Several staff members and students received minor injuries which did not require medical treatment.
“One staff member was taken to hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life threatening or life changing and were not the result of an assault. They have since been discharged.
“There is no evidence of weapons being used during the disturbance. No arrests have been made in connection to the incident and an investigation is underway.”
Pupils were able to leave the premises safely at the end of the school day.
Additionally, Sheffield Superintendent Paul Ferguson said: "We understand this incident will have caused significant concern in the local community, especially for families who had children in school at the time.
"Our officers will remain in the area conducting intensive, high visibility patrols and enquiries throughout this evening and into the early hours of tomorrow morning and we will continue to work closely with the school and key partners to ensure the school is a safe and welcoming environment.
"If you have any concerns or questions please do stop and talk to them, they are there to listen and help where they can."
There were reports of 20 police vehicles at the scene at one point, causing panic among parents.
One dad said he is considering removing his children from the school on safety grounds, claiming there are often fights involving children.
There was widespread concern in the community at reports that staff members had been injured in the disturbance.
Anyone with information is urged to report it online or call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 303 of February 26, 2026.