A HEADTEACHER has been found dead at her Worcestershire primary school.

Helen Mann was found dead at Sytchampton Endowed First School, in Sytchampton, Stourport-on-Severn, at about 4.20pm yesterday.

Dr Stephanie Galt, chairman of governors for the school said: “It is with great sadness that we confirm the passing of our headteacher, Helen Mann.

“We offer our deepest sympathy to Helen’s family, friends and colleagues.

The incident is currently being treated as unexplained by police but it is not thought to be suspicious.

A spokesman for West Mercia Police said: "Officers are investigating the death, which is being treated as unexplained but is not believed to be suspicious and they are compiling a report that will be passed to the Worcestershire Coroner. 

"The local Safer Neighbourhoods Team is also liaising with the school’s authorities as they deal with the incident."

A spokesman for Worcestershire County Council said the school would remain closed today and tomorrow, and parents would be informed when it is due to re-open.

He added: "We are unable to offer any further details at this time."

An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a BASICS Doctor and a paramedic officer attended the scene along with the police.