Primary school closed for two days over 'public health issue'

Ferham Primary School closed on April 11 over “a health and safety concern that needed further investigation”, a school spokesperson said.

The statement was posted on the school’s Facebook page which attracted comments from concerned parents asking what the reason behind the closure was.

Rotherham Council confirmed the school closed due to a “public health issue” and that it would reopen as normal on Monday.

The council said it could not comment on the nature of the public health issue because it could not contact anyone at the school.

An Easter bonnet competition which was due to take place on Friday, April 12, has been postponed.