Injured teacher taken to hospital after fight breaks out between students at school

Police were called to Fir Vale School, Sheffield, at around midday today (Thursday 26 February) to support school staff after an altercation led to broader pockets of disorder among students in the school grounds.

Several staff members and students received minor injuries, which did not require medical treatment.

One staff member was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing and were not the result of an assault. They have since been discharged.

There is no evidence of weapons being used during the disturbance. No arrests have been made in connection with the incident. An investigation is underway.

Pupils were able to leave the premises safely at the end of the school day.

South Yorkshire Police said officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols in the Page Hall area tonight following the disturbance.

Sheffield Superintendent Paul Ferguson said: "We understand this incident will have caused significant concern in the local community, especially for families who had children in school at the time.

"Our officers will remain in the area conducting intensive, high visibility patrols and enquiries throughout this evening and into the early hours of tomorrow morning, and we will continue to work closely with the school and key partners to ensure the school is a safe and welcoming environment.

"If you have any concerns or questions, please do stop and talk to them, they are there to listen and help where they can."

Anyone who has information is being urged to report online or call 101, quoting incident number 303 of 26 February 2026.