Oswestry school death: Girl dies at boarding school leaving pupils shocked as staff speak of ‘incredibly difficult time’

A TEENAGE girl has died at a boarding school in Shropshire.

The year 13 pupil passed away in her sleep at Oswestry School on March 18, leaving her classmates and teachers shocked.

Staff and students are receiving support following the tragedy.

The school, in Upper Brook Street, described the mourning period as an "incredibly difficult and painful time".

The girl, believed to be 17 or 18, has not been named.

A spokesperson for the independent school, which was founded in 1407 and is is one of the oldest in the country, said: "It is with immense sadness that we confirm the tragic news that a year 13 pupil from Oswestry School passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Saturday, March 18.

"This is an incredibly difficult time for the whole school and our thoughts and prayers are especially with her family.

"Our priority is supporting our pupils and staff, and her family.

"We respectfully ask for privacy and compassion for the family and the school community during this painful time."