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Fire-damaged village school resumes in-person classes at 18th-century home

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29.09.2026

The blaze broke out at Thomas Bullock Church of England Primary Academy in Shipdham on August 13.

It was caused by refracted light off a Perspex canopy and resulted in significant damage to three classrooms and the roof.

Pupils are now continuing their education at Letton Hall, a stately home a few miles from the school, while temporary classrooms are built.

The school is now teaching in-person classes at Letton Hall while temporary classrooms are built (Image: DNEAT)

Shannon O’Sullivan, executive headteacher of the Nightingale Federation, said the priority was ensuring that every child........

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