Former PE Teacher Convicted of Sexual Activity with 16-Year-Old Pupil

A former PE teacher has been convicted of engaging in sexual activity with a 16-year-old student, according to court records.

Editorial Desk

September 10, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Southampton, United Kingdom — A former physical education teacher has been found guilty of engaging in sexual activity with a 16-year-old student, according to court proceedings.

Bronwen James, 30, was convicted at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday of three counts of sexual activity involving a male pupil at Bitterne Park School. The court heard that the relationship included encounters during school hours and while watching Wimbledon together.

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James had previously admitted to preying on two female students and was found not guilty on one additional charge related to the same pupil. The case highlights concerns about the misuse of authority by educators in school settings.

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