Ransomware Group thegentlemen Hits: Westrop Primary and Nursery School
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Westrop Primary & Nursery School — an organization based in GB — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group thegentlemen. This data breach, discovered on 2026-10-03T06:25:30.930959+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Westrop Primary & Nursery School |
| Threat Group | thegentlemen |
| Summary | westropprimaryschool.co.uk Westrop Primary & Nursery School is a state-funded community school in Highworth, Swindon (Wiltshire, UK), founded in 1969, serving children aged 2–11. It currently has ~380 enrolled students (capacity 495), with 18.6% on free school meals and 16.3% on SEN support. The school employs ~47 staff (15 teachers + 32 teaching assistants, 20:1 student-teacher ratio) under Headteacher Cindy Acres (since 2018). Annual income is approximately £2 million (~£5,461 per pupil), with a healthy £75K surplus and ~£100K reserves. Rated “Good” by Ofsted (October 2022, maintained since 2012), though 2024/25 exam results showed weaker math progress and 0% at higher standards compared to strong 2018/19 performance. It runs 11 primary classes plus a three-room nursery and is known for its Forest School program and strong pupil premium support. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-10-02T07:57:01+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-10-03T06:25:30.930959+00:00 |
| Region | GB |
| Target Domain | westropprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Business Sector | Education |
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