Tributes have been paid to the headteacher of a Reading primary school who was also a pupil.
Reading Borough Council and its children’s services company Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) have confirmed the tragic passing of Mrs Ruth Perry, the headteacher of Caversham Primary School.
In a joint statement from the authority, a spokesperson said: “Everyone at Reading Council and Brighter Futures for Children is shocked and saddened by the news that Ruth Perry has passed away.
“Our thoughts are with her family, friends, the whole school community, and indeed the wider Caversham community, at this extremely difficult time.
“Ruth was an integral part of the school community for many years.
“She was hugely respected, experienced and a well-established figure at Caversham Primary where she took up the headteacher role in 2010, having previously been Deputy Head in 2006 and a pupil herself between 1973 and 1980.”
The statement added: “Caversham Primary was obviously a huge part of Ruth’s life and the news is therefore understandably distressing for everybody involved.
“BFfC Educational Psychology Team and other specialist staff are present at the school and, together, they are working with staff and pupils and will continue to offer support in the weeks and months ahead.”
The council and BFfC were informed of Mrs Perry’s death on Monday, January 9.
