Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service were called. Newport Girls’ High School on Friday 8 November around 2.25pm ​​after a woman suffered minor injuries.

West Mercia Police has confirmed that a 12-year-old girl was arrested and has since been released on bail.

The staff member was taken to Princess Royal Hospital in Telford for further checks before being discharged.

Director at Newport Adam Jones, of Girls High School Academy, said it was an “isolated incident”.

He told the Shropshire Star: “I can confirm that there was an isolated incident at the school on Friday involving a pupil and a member of staff. The staff member received hospital treatment and has since been discharged. Police were called and we are helping them with their queries.

“I want to reassure students, families and staff that we take the safety and well-being of students and staff very seriously, and that this was an isolated incident. I understand that this can be distressing, so there is support additional available for any student or staff who requires it.

“As this is an ongoing police investigation, we cannot comment further.”

In a letter sent to parents on Saturday 9 November and seen by the Shropshire Star, the headteacher asked pupils to refrain from discussing the matter on social media.

It said: “Yesterday afternoon, there was an isolated incident at school between a pupil and a member of staff where the staff member suffered injuries for which he received hospital treatment. The staff member has since been discharged from school. hospital and I visited them today.

“Police have been called and the school is assisting with their investigations. As this remains an active police investigation, I am unable to provide further details at this time.

“Due to the sensitivity of this situation, I kindly ask that you speak to your child(ren) about refraining from discussing the matter on social media. I am aware of some messages circulating on platforms such as WhatsApp and have shared them with the police to assist with their investigation.

“Please be assured that this is an isolated incident. We take the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff very seriously. I recognize that this may be stressful and additional support is being made available to any staff or pupils who require it.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff and emergency services who supported the response to the incident. I am sure you will join me in sending our best wishes to the member of staff involved.”

Meanwhile, a statement from West Mercia Police said: “We were called to Newport Girls’ High School at 2.25pm ​​on Friday following a report of an assault with a pair of scissors.

“The victim, an adult, suffered minor injuries during the incident. A 12-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and has since been released on bail.”

A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “We were called to Newport Girls High School, Wellington Road, Newport at 2.48pm on Friday (November 8).

“An ambulance attended the scene and treated a woman who had suffered minor injuries. She was taken for further checks to Princess Royal Hospital.”