Incident Details
- Victim: Westrop Primary & Nursery School
- Sector: Education
- Country: GB
- Actor: thegentlemen
- Source:
- Discovered: 2026-10-03T06:25:30.930959+00:00
- Published: 2026-10-02T07:57:01+00:00
Information
- Westrop Primary & Nursery School is a state-funded community school in Highworth, Swindon (Wiltshire, UK), founded in 1969, serving children aged 2–11.
- The school has around 380 enrolled students out of a capacity of 495, with 18.6% receiving free school meals and 16.3% receiving SEN support.
- It employs approximately 47 staff, including 15 teachers and 32 teaching assistants, with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1.
- Headteacher Cindy Acres has led the school since 2018.
- Annual income is estimated at about £2 million, or roughly £5,461 per pupil.
- The school reports a healthy £75K surplus and around £100K in reserves.
- It was rated “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022, maintaining that rating since 2012.
- 2024/25 exam results showed weaker math progress and 0% achieving higher standards, compared with stronger performance in 2018/19.
- The school operates 11 primary classes plus a three-room nursery.
- It is known for its Forest School program and strong pupil premium support.
Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "thegentlemen". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.