Boy dies after falling ill at primary school in west London

Police treating death as 'unexplained' but not suspicious

General view of Cherry Lane Primary School in West Drayton, London. (Google)

An 11-year-old boy has died after falling ill at a school in west London.

Police were called to Cherry Lane Primary School in West Drayton at 11.50am on Wednesday after a child had been “taken unwell”.

The boy, understood to be a pupil at the school, was rushed to hospital but sadly died at 1.33pm.

In a statement on its website, the school said: “Out of respect for the bereaved parents and their relatives, and following advice from the police, we have not made a statement following today’s tragedy.

“Our priority is to support the emotional wellbeing of our pupils, following the events of today.”

The school added that a letter would be sent to parents on Thursday.

The Metropolitan Police said the boy’s death was being treated as “unexplained” but was not believed to be suspicious.

It added: “Officers are liaising with the school and local partners. Enquiries are ongoing.”

London Ambulance Service said it was called to the school at 11.34am after a person had fallen ill.

It said in a statement: “We sent an incident response officer, three medics in cars, an ambulance crew and an advanced paramedic to the scene.

“Sadly, despite the extensive efforts of the medics, a person died.”