School warns parents of messages shared on social media encouraging pupils to head to town centre and start trouble
13:24, 27 Feb 2026Updated 13:28, 27 Feb 2026
Parents and carers have been warned of a planned ‘Sutton Coldfield school war’ planned for the town centre (pictured) with a headteacher encouraging them to ensure children head straight home
A warning of a ‘school war’ being planned in Sutton Coldfield has been issued by a headteacher.
Kerensa Neal issued an urgent message to parents and carers with children at Plantsbrook School warning of a message being circulated about a ‘Sutton Coldfield school war’.
She said social media posts were encouraging children to head to Sutton town centre after school today, Friday, February 27, for the ‘war’.
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Mrs Neal warned any pupils involved in trouble would face ‘serious consequences’. Parents were encouraged to make sure their children went ‘straight home’ at the end of the school day.
The head said police had been informed of the social media messages and there would be more officers in the town to deal with anything that could happen.
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In the message, sent just prior to noon, Mrs Neal said: “We have been made aware of social media messages encouraging a ‘Sutton Coldfield school war’ in Sutton town centre after school today.
“We have shared this information with the police, who will be ensuring a heightened presence.
“We will be addressing the seriousness of this with students today and informing them that if any Plantsbrook students choose to engage with this behaviour, there will be serious consequences for bringing the school into disrepute.”
The warning of a ‘Sutton Coldfield school war’ plan issued to parents and carers with children at Plantsbrook School
The statement continued: “We are asking all parents/carers to support in ensuring students make their way straight home to avoid any involvement.
“As always, student safety is our priority, and we look forward to your support in this matter today.”
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We’re aware of reports in the West Midlands and nationally suggesting children from some schools are planning to take part in organised fights.
“We are speaking to schools locally and offering them support where necessary.
“We’d urge parents to speak to their children around their use of social media and other online platforms to ensure they are staying safe.”