NewsUK NewsWaterwells Primary School in Quedgeley, Gloucestershire closed following the tragic sudden death of a volunteer and member of the 'school community'17:12, 05 Jun 2026Updated 17:12, 05 Jun 2026A primary school in Gloucestershire closed following the tragic sudden death of a volunteer and member of the "school community" yesterday.‌Waterwells Primary School in Quedgeley, closed after an incident during which an air ambulance was called. Greenshaw Learning Trust said it is providing support to pupils and staff during this difficult time.‌Gloucestershire County Council confirmed Waterwells Primary Academy was closed today. It added the school and pre-school are expected to "reopen as normal on Monday", GloucestershireLive reports.‌Greenshaw Learning Trust said: "We are deeply saddened by the death of a valued volunteer and member of our school community on Thursday."Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with his family, friends and all those affected by this tragic loss. We are providing support to pupils, staff and families and ask that the privacy of the family is respected at this very difficult time."Article continues belowA spokesperson for Great Western Air Ambulance Charity told the BBC its crew were called to an incident in Quedgeley at 4.13pm where they assisted a patient at the scene."They responded by helicopter with a critical care doctor, a trainee critical care doctor and a specialist paramedic on board," the spokesperson said.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌SchoolsBreaking News