Cyber Attack Forces Temporary Closure of Higham Lane School in Nuneaton Higham Lane School, a secondary institution in Nuneaton with approximately 1,400 students aged 11–18, was forced to close on Monday following a cyber attack that disrupted its IT systems. The school, part of the Central England Academy Trust, announced the shutdown as a "precautionary measure" while investigations are underway, with plans to remain closed until at least Wednesday. Upon discovering the incident, the school activated its incident response protocols, securing affected systems and engaging independent cybersecurity specialists to assess the breach. Authorities, including a Cyber Incident Response Team from the Department for Education, have been notified, and the school is cooperating fully with external agencies. In a letter to parents, the school described the closure as a "difficult decision" made on the advice of experts. Students and staff have been instructed to avoid logging into school systems, including Google Classroom and SharePoint, until further notice. While no evidence suggests compromised accounts, the school emphasized caution during the ongoing investigation. An update for families is expected on Tuesday, though officials have declined further comment while the matter remains under review. The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of educational institutions to cyber threats and the operational disruptions they can cause.