[2] The site had initially been the subject of some criticism of its suitability, due to both its inconvenient distance from the town centre, and also the potential danger of locating the school beside a main road.

[4] In October 2019, school governors wrote to Pembrokeshire County Council requesting that a consultation be carried out to end sixth form provision.

Falling pupil numbers, reduced curriculum options and provision not meeting the needs of learners were cited as contributory factors.

[5] The announcement provoked a negative reaction in the local community, the response included an online petition and concerns that pupils would have to travel long distances for sixth form education.

[9] A joint statement was released by Miss O'Neill (parent of the pupil) and Milford Haven School following the incident.

Police were called to the school site on 11 January, responding to an incident in which a male pupil was filmed appearing to be assaulted by a large group of children.