Teenage girl dies in her sleep at Shropshire boarding school
The year 13 pupil was found dead in her dormitory on Saturday morning at Shropshire's Oswestry School on March 18.
The independent boarding school, which admits pupils aged 4-18, has not named the student who passed away but has asked for privacy in wake of the tragedy.Read more: University of Manchester bailiffs 'drag' students striking over soaring rent prices from halls A spokesman for the school 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 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."Staff, pupils and the girl's family are being offered support by school officials.
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