Teen girl dies suddenly at UK boarding school leaving classmates in shock
A teenage girl has been found dead at Oswestry School in Shropshire
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A teenage girl has suddenly died in her sleep at a boarding school in Shropshire leaving classmates and teachers devastated.
The year 13 pupil, believed to be aged between 17 and 18 years old, died overnight at Oswestry School on March 18.
Staff and students are currently receiving support following the tragedy at the school where a mourning period has been described as "incredibly difficult and painful time".
The girl, who has not been named, was found dead in her dormitory on Saturday morning.
The teenage girl died in her sleep while studying at one of Britain's oldest boarding schools
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The tragedy has shocked the Upper Brook Street institution, which can charge up to £35,310 a year for senior boarders.
A spokesperson for the independent school said: "It is with immense sadness that we confirm the tragic news that a year 13 pupil from Oswestry School passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of Saturday, March 18
"This is an incredibly difficult time for the whole school and our thoughts and prayers are especially with her family. Our priority is supporting our pupils and staff, and her family.
"We respectfully ask for privacy and compassion for the family and the school community during this painful time."
The school is set in 50 acres of grounds and educates children from age four to 18-years-old.
Among the school's alumni is former fastest man on Earth, John Godfrey Parry-Thomas, who set a world land speed record in 1926 after reaching a speed of almost 170mph.
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