Cyberattack on Higham Lane School Forced to Close its Doors to all Students and Staff

Cybersecuritynews •Guru Baran • January 5, 2026

Higham Lane School and Sixth Form has been forced to close its doors to all students and staff this week following a significant cyber-attack that has paralyzed the institution’s IT infrastructure. The attack, confirmed by school leadership over the weekend, has taken down critical digital services, including telephone lines, email servers, and the school’s central […]

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Cyber Attack Closes Nuneaton School, Disrupts IT Systems Higham Lane School in Nuneaton was closed on January 5, 2026, due to a cyber attack that occurred over the weekend. The attack has taken down the entire IT system of the school, which was set to reopen after the Christmas break. The school plans to reopen on January 7, but this is contingent on ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. 18 sources 62

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