SENIOR staff at Chepstow School have come under fire after banning sacked Kathryn Currie from attending the school's end of year show.

Mrs Currie was fired from her post as Head of English at Chepstow School in January 2014 with allegations of professional incompetence against her.

However, in May this year, Mrs Currie was cleared of all accusations by a General Teaching Council committee, but was told recently that she would be unwelcome at Chepstow School's end of year show.

Mrs Currie said: "I was not allowed to attend despite the fact that the production was publicly advertised on Twitter.

"When my friend tried to buy tickets she was asked that if one was for me then I would not be welcome.

"Later she was called to a meeting with the head who apparently explained that if I turned up then I would be asked to leave. Apparently she had consulted with the chair of governors on this.

"I have attended all the school productions since I started in the school and even went the year I was dismissed.

"I was really upset not to go as I had taught many of the students performing and my daughter had come home from university to go with me. In the end, she went on her own.

"I was not contacted directly by the school management with any reasons why I could not attend."

The incident comes at a time when calls have been made by a group of former senior members of staff for Monmouthshire County Council to hold an inquiry into the school's management.

Groups have sprung up supporting both those behind calls for an inquiry and in support for the school.

Andrew Clarke, spokesperson for the group calling for the inquiry in a letter to Monmouthshire County Council leader Councillor Peter Fox, has received a response, but considers the reply "inadequate".

Mr Clarke said: "I am very disappointed with the response I have received from Cllr Peter Fox.

"In his reply to me dated Tuesday 7th July he states: 'Following my meeting with the Chair of Governors and the head teacher on the 29th June and conversations with my officials I am content that a range of issues are being appropriately considered and progressed.'

"This is a totally inadequate response to the serious concerns that have been raised.

"The response also fails to answer key questions about the management of the school."

Councillor Fox has since confirmed the council will not be taking the decision to hold an inquiry.

He said: "I welcome any thoughts and feedback about how our schools are performing, and respond to any concerns raised. We will not be commissioning an inquiry as a result of the letter I received, as this is a matter for the Governing Body."

The Beacon invited Chepstow School to comment on the issue, but had not heard back at the time of going to press.