Parents slam school after it BANS some Year 11 pupils from attending leavers prom

Parents have criticised a school for excluding some pupils from attending the leavers prom.

Like most secondary schools, Golborne High School in Wigan is planning a 'graduation ball' for Year 11 students. But not all pupils have been invited to the event and it hasn't gone down well with some of the families.

They claim it's only high achievers who meet the school's standard that are being allowed to attend and anyone who's had time off, even for a genuine reason, has been stopped from going.

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One mum contacted the M.E.N to say that her daughter's attendance is just below 90%, but she has not been invited.

"I have spoken to several parents who have explained their child couldn't go because they've had time off due to injury or mental health issues and my daughter is one of them," she said.

"We seem to have found the common problem in the children who aren't invited is lower grades that don't meet their standards, which in itself is completely unfair."

The mum, who did not want to be identified, said she has struggled to get an answer from school about why her child can't attend.

She shared a copy of a message she received from the school, which said: "Thank you for your query about the prom but all decisions are final and the staff will not communicate with you any further on this issue."

The mum said: "No reason was given and I did ask and they refused under any circumstances to give reasons.

"She has never been suspended or sent home for bad behaviour. Her mental health took a huge hit and she was off for around a week, but that's it.

"Over the course of mocks she kept getting told how well she's doing and she's definitely going to get an invite