Bronwen James Faces Court Over 13 Charges Involving Students

Bronwen James, a 29-year-old former PE teacher, has appeared in court facing 13 serious charges involving three students, both boys and girls. The alleged crimes were committed over a period of three years across four different towns in the UK.

Who Is Bronwen James?

Bronwen James worked as a physical education (PE) teacher at two schools:

• Hardenhuish School in Chippenham, Wiltshire

• Bitterne Park School in Southampton, Hampshire

She is originally from Chippenham and has been a teacher in secondary schools. This is the first time she has been publicly involved in any criminal case.

What Are the Allegations?

James is facing a total of 13 charges, which include:

• 3 counts of illegal activity involving a girl aged 13–15

• 4 counts of abusing a position of trust with a boy aged 13–17

• 3 counts of inappropriate physical contact

• 2 counts of sending inappropriate messages to children

• 1 count of creating an illegal image of a child

The alleged incidents happened between 2020 and 2023 in Chippenham (Wiltshire), Titchfield (Hampshire), Fareham (Hampshire), and Alton (Staffordshire).

According to what was shared in Salisbury Magistrates Court, the charges involve serious violations of trust between a teacher and students.

Court Appearance: What Happened in Court?

On Tuesday, July 8, James arrived at Salisbury Magistrates Court dressed in a beige waistcoat and trousers. She appeared calm and only spoke to confirm her name, age, and address.

Chief Magistrate Stephen Harrison confirmed that because of the serious nature of the charges, the case will be sent to Salisbury Crown Court.

The next court hearing will take place on August 7, 2025, where James will be expected to enter pleas and prepare for trial.

Bail Conditions

While James has been granted bail, it comes with strict conditions:

• She must not contact the three alleged victims, either directly or indirectly

• She cannot have unsupervised contact with any child under the age of 16

These conditions are in place to protect the individuals involved and prevent any interference in the ongoing investigation.

Public Reaction & School Response

The case has attracted wide media attention due to the nature of the allegations and the teacher’s role in schools. It is understood that both schools involved have been informed, and local authorities are reviewing child safety protocols.

Many parents and community members have expressed concern, and both schools are believed to be cooperating fully with the investigation.

What’s Next?

The next step in the legal process is the plea and trial preparation hearing scheduled for August 7 at Salisbury Crown Court.

If found guilty, Bronwen James could face serious legal consequences, including a lengthy prison sentence and being barred from teaching permanently.