School leaders 'deeply concerned' about comments

COTHAM School's leadership has been left shocked by the intervention, even after a long 13 years of a bruising and bitter dispute over the Stoke Lodge playing fields.

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In a statement, chair of governors Sandra Fryer and headteacher Jo Butler pointed out the school has pupils from many different backgrounds.

“Cotham School is deeply concerned at the comments Councillor Eddy made yesterday at Bristol City Council 's Economy and Skills Policy Committee,” they said. “Cotham School comprises some 1,700 young people from many different heritages. We have a dedicated leadership and staff team of some 200 people, also from diverse backgrounds.

“We also have a strong group of governors. We have worked on the challenges of this long campaign to take over our fields with integrity and commitment. The comments Councillor Eddy made are offensive to us, and we ask him to apologise.