Teacher who died in school in front of horrified pupils sitting their GCSEs is pictured as tributes paid to ‘kind lady’

A “WONDERFUL” teacher who tragically died after collapsing in front of pupils as they sat their GCSE exams has been pictured as tributes pour in.

Kings’ School, in Winchester, Hampshire, was locked down after a teacher suffered a “medical incident” just before 9am on Thursday.

An air ambulance was scrambled to the school with a doctor and two advanced paramedics responding and battling to save the educator’s life.

Named locally as Mrs Bamford, the teacher – who was in her 40s – was tragically pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of medics.

Tributes have since flooded in for Mrs Bamford – the school’s head of business and computing – who was remembered as “beautiful and kind.”

Following the tragedy the school’s 1,800 enrolled pupils were sent home early but parents were informed that exams would continue as usual.

Kings’ School remained closed yesterday, with dozens of tributes, flowers, and messages left outside the gates for Mrs Bamford.

Mrs Bamford’s family have been informed of the tragedy and are being supported by specialist officers.

Cops said the death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance confirmed: “An air ambulance team of a doctor and two advanced paramedics were deployed by helicopter to an incident in Winchester at 8.58am on Thursday, May 14.”

A Hampshire Police spokesperson later said: “We were called at 9.54am on Thursday, May 14 by ambulance colleagues to a report of a medical incident at Kings’ School in Romsey Road, Winchester.

“Sadly a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next-of-kin have been made aware. Officers attended. 

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.”

In a statement, a spokesperson from Kings’ School told the Daily Mail: “Our focus remains on supporting the family, our staff and pupils at this difficult time. 

“We have no further comment to make beyond that and continue to ask that their privacy is respected. 

“Any operational or incident-related enquiries should be directed to Hampshire Police.

“Thank you for your understanding on behalf of everyone at Kings.”

One message from a pupil, left outside the school, reads: “You were a wonderful teacher and will forever be remembered.

“Thank you for always being kind.”

Another said: “You were such a sweet, kind, lovable, enjoyable and free soul. You would never ever hurt a fly.

“You have made such an impact on many people’s lives, including mine.

“I’m very, very and forever will be grateful for all you have ever taught me.”