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He said the new governing body was "committed to doing their very best for the welfare of the school's pupils and staff".

Recognising the difficulties faced by pupils and staff, the council said its education department had been working with the teaching staff, support staff and school governors to "restore and stabilise the situation for the benefit of all the school's pupils".

Two secondary schools could take on 600 extra pupils between them after plans to build a new school became too expensive.

Northgate High School and Ormiston Endeavour Academy, previously Thurleston High School, are in negotiations with the authority about taking on more pupils.

The new places could be available from 2027 but it is not yet known how many pupils either school would take.