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Winchester Teacher Dies at Kings' School During GCSE Exams

Police say there is no suspicion of foul play pending a coroner’s review.

Overview

  • The staff member, who collapsed during GCSE exams Thursday, was pronounced dead at Kings' School in Winchester.
  • An air ambulance team with a doctor and two advanced paramedics landed at 8:58 a.m., with police notified at 9:54 a.m.
  • Police say the death is not suspicious, with a coroner now preparing a file.
  • The school initiated lockdown procedures followed by a controlled dismissal, and Year 11 exams continued as scheduled.
  • By Friday, floral tributes filled the gates as the teacher was named locally as Mrs Bamford, and the site remained closed.