The school is being guided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
12:04, 30 Apr 2026Updated 13:21, 30 Apr 2026
A general view of St. Nicholas CE First School in Codsall(Image: Google)
Parents have been left feeling concerned following a suspected case of meningitis at a school near Wolverhampton.
A pupil at St Nicholas CE First School in Codsall is understood to be in hospital with a suspected case of the disease.
It is yet to be confirmed, the school has said, and they are being guided by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on next steps.
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In a message sent to parents, seen by BirminghamLive, headteacher Miss Parker sent well wishes to the child in hospital.
The statement added that the school is aware that some parents are feeling ‘concerned’ at the news.
Caregivers were assured that according to the UKHSA, no additional action was required while the case remained unconfirmed.
And pupils have not been told to remain at home unless contacted by health professionals.
However, it is understood that some worried parents have kept their children off school today (Thursday, April 30) as a precaution.
Information regarding confirmation of the case of meningitis is expected over the next couple of days.
We have contacted St. Nicholas CE First School for a comment.
According to the NHS, symptoms of meningitis and sepsis include:
a high temperaturecold hands and feetvomitingconfusionbreathing quicklymuscle and joint painpale, mottled or blotchy skin (this may be harder to see on brown or black skin)spots or a rash (this may be harder to see on brown or black skin)headachea stiff necka dislike of bright lightsbeing very sleepy or difficult to wakefits (seizures)
Babies may also:
refuse feedsbe irritablehave a high-pitched cryhave a stiff body or be floppy or unresponsivehave a bulging soft spot on the top of their head
If you are worried about yourself or a loved one showing signs of meningitis, contact a medical professional as soon as possible.