Emergency services responded to reports of a disturbance at Fir Vale Academy on Owler Lane in Sheffield shortly after midday on Thursday, 26 February 2026. According to South Yorkshire Police, officers were called following reports that a fight had broken out between a number of students. Multiple police vehicles were seen outside the school as officers worked alongside staff to manage the situation. Social media posts from local community pages described scenes of disruption, with one parent commenting that the school was “chaos” when collecting their child. Temporary traffic delays were reported in surrounding roads while emergency services remained at the scene.
Police confirmed that two teachers were taken to hospital following the incident, though the extent of their injuries has not been publicly detailed. Some parents also reported that a member of staff fainted during the disturbance. However, a spokesperson for Yorkshire Ambulance Service stated they were not aware of any incidents at the time of inquiry, highlighting some confusion in early reports. Officers continue to support school leadership as enquiries remain ongoing. Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to report it online or call 101, quoting incident number 303 of 26 February 2026. Fir Vale Academy, which became an academy in 2012 and serves around 1,000 pupils, had previously been formally opened in 2004 by Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Further updates are expected via official channels.