Pupil taken to hospital after being found 'unresponsive' at Aston Academy in Swallownest

They were among several emergency service crews sent to the scene this afternoon.

Eye witnesses described seeing five police cars, an ambulance and a fire engine at the scene on Aughton Road, in Swallownest, this afternoon.

A spokeswoman for South Yorkshire Police said shortly before 4pm: “Emergency services are on scene at the school after a student was found unresponsive. They are now in hospital and their family has been informed.”