POLICE have reprimanded a 13-year-old girl after she assaulted another pupil at Longridge High School.

Officers were called to the school in Preston Road after reports the youngster from Ribbleton ‘punched and kicked’ another 13-year-old girl from Longridge, on Wednesday, at 1pm.

Jane Green, headteacher, said: “I am unable to comment on individual cases.

"However, we are a strong, happy and successful school, recognised by Ofsted for the good behaviour of our students.

“We have clear policies on standards of behaviour based on a system of rewards and consequences, and deal firmly with students on those few occasions when they cross the line.”