Harlow’s Frederick Gibberd College, a secondary school that opened to pupils only four years ago has closed its main building and sports hall due to structural irregularities.
Education minister, Robert Halfon described the situation at Frederick Gibberd College in Harlow, which is in his constituency, as shocking.
The school said its autumn term would start at a later date, affecting all new and returning pupils.
The closure followed advice from the Department for Education (DfE).
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A technical survey of the main school building was completed in April, which raised a number of queries about its structure.
Following a survey, a further report and risk assessment was carried out.
A DfE spokesperson said the body identified concerns with building work carried out by a specific contractor that is no longer in business.
The DfE said it was working closely with school leaders and the relevant local authorities to make sure pupils and parents were informed.
It said temporary measures would be put in place to accommodate pupils safely and protect their education.
Frederick Gibberd College said Specific plans for how teaching will be delivered across the year groups shall be shared in due course.
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