The school announced the case in a letter to parents.
Rushcliffe School in West Bridgford is the latest of almost 30 schools in the county to be informed by Public Health England that a student has tested positive for coronavirus.
In a letter to parents from Principal Damien Painton, seen by West Bridgford Wire, the school said:
‘We have been informed today that a student has tested positive for COVID-19. They are isolating at home with their family and we wish them a speedy recovery.
‘In line with advice from PHE this means we must send home those students that have been in close contact with the affected individual.
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‘We have been given clear guidance on how to determine who this affects.’
The letter goes on to offer advice to parents.
