Steyning Grammar School site evacuated after 'contained chemical spill'

Part of Steyning Grammar School has been evacuated after a 'contained chemical spill'.
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According to a school spokesman, the emergency services were called to the Shooting Field campus after a 'contained chemical spill in a technology room' this morning (January 17).

The spokesman said: "SGS staff evacuated the room and surrounding areas immediately and then, under the advice of the fire service, cordoned off the block as a precautionary measure. Following a thorough assessment of the area, the school was deemed safe to remain open by the fire service.

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"All students on site are safe and all lessons were re-timetabled for the rest of the day.

Steyning Grammar School's Shooting Field siteSteyning Grammar School's Shooting Field site
Steyning Grammar School's Shooting Field site

"The safety of our students and staff remains our utmost priority."

A spokesman for West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service confirmed crews had been called to a minor chemical incident at 11.58am.

The chemical has been dealt with, the spokesman said, but crews remained at a cordoned off area of the scene so classrooms can be ventilated.

Steyning Grammar School recently announced it was selling its Church Street site. Read more here: Steyning Grammar School to sell historic Church Street site as it looks join academy trust