A leading Catholic boarding school at the centre of a child sex abuse scandal has been banned from taking new pupils. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson yesterday launched enforcement action against Ampleforth College in North Yorkshire. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson yesterday launched enforcement action against Ampleforth College in North Yorkshire (pictured)Ampleforth last night attacked the decision as 'unjustified' and said it would appeal. Ampleforth College, which boasts alumni including actor Rupert Everett and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, submitted an action plan – which was rejected by Mr Williamson. An accompanying letter said Mr Williamson considered the failings to be 'very serious'.

Source: Daily Mail November 28, 2020 00:15 UTC