A teacher has died after emergency services were called to Co-op Academy Oldershaw in Wallasey on Friday, November 6. The school said the staff member suffered a 'medical episode'. The incident is believed to have happened shortly before the morning assembly, according to the Liverpool Echo. The teacher, understood to be called Mr Wright, died a short time afterwards.
School statement on the incident
At the time, a statement posted by the school on social media said: "Dear parents and carers, please be advised we currently have an on-site medical episode with a member of staff that has needed support from emergency services. Students are continuing with their day as normal at this time. We will update you with any further information if required."
A subsequent update confirmed the school would be closing early. A Co-op Academy spokesperson said: "A member of staff at Co-op Academy Oldershaw sadly died last Friday."
School community's response
The spokesperson added: "The school community is deeply saddened by this loss, and our thoughts are with the family, friends, colleagues and pupils at this difficult time. Out of respect for the family's privacy, we will not be issuing any further information."
The Oldershaw School came under the management of Co-op Academies Trust in September 2026, when it was renamed Co-op Academy Oldershaw.
