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Barred: Jamie Gagliardi claims he had 'nowhere else to revise' and did not have a computer at home

Barred: Jamie Gagliardi claims he had 'nowhere else to revise' and did not have a computer at home

An A-level student who was 'obsessed with revising' had to be escorted from school by police after ignoring a classroom ban.

Jamie Gagliardi, 18, had been told to stay home from Ifield Community College in Crawley, West Sussex, for one day after interrupting the headteacher during a meeting on Wednesday.

But he went to the college - whose students notched up a 100 per cent A-level pass rate last year - the following morning, claiming he had 'nowhere else to revise' for his psychology A-level on Monday and he did not have a computer at home.

He was asked to leave but began 'causing a nuisance and a disturbance'.

At 8.45am college officials decided that the only option was to call in the police after the teen refused to leave the premises.

The pupil, who is also taking A-level law, English and history, was escorted from the college and his mother was called to pick him up.

Police confirmed that the teenager would not be charged with any offence.

Speaking this week, Jamie said he was given a one-day ban from the college last Wednesday for interrupting the headteacher during a meeting, meaning he was not allowed in the school the following day.

He said: 'I have been punished for wanting to do well.

'I am a hard-working and dedicated student and this could have such an impact on my future.

'The college has overreacted in what is probably the most important week of my school life.

Ban: Staff at Ifield Community College (pictured) called police after Jamie Gagliardi refused to leave the premises

Ban: Staff at Ifield Community College (pictured) called police after Jamie Gagliardi refused to leave the premises

'I have told teachers many times that I do not have a computer at home so would not be able to work at home.'

Bosses at the 1,090-pupil college - rated good by Ofsted in February this year - said the teen is ‘obsessed’ with after-school tuition and the police were called because he was ‘causing a nuisance’ by refusing to leave the premises.

Marilyn Evans, the school’s director of administration, said Jamie was a 'very bright boy', but added: 'He became vociferous and irritated that he couldn't have after-school revision.

'The teacher has already given up her time to give extra revision in half term and during the school day, when she was meant to have free time.

'On Thursday, he was causing a nuisance and a disturbance on the premises.

'He is obsessed with doing after-school revision.'

She added: 'He probably feels that without those extra sessions he won't get the grade he wants, but he will. He is a top student.'

A spokeswoman for Sussex Police confirmed today that officers were called at 8.45am on June 14 to remove a 'disruptive' pupil who was refusing to leave the premises.

Splash: How the Crawley News reported on Jamie Gagliardi's removal from the school by police

Splash: How the Crawley News reported on Jamie Gagliardi's removal from the school by police

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Geek! He needs to get out more!

He was suspended for interrupting the speech of his Headteacher. If he hasn't learned by the age of 18 to be quiet during speeches, then I fear for his unemployment prospects. Running to the DM for publicity will do him no favours either. Would you give him a job? Another over-entitled brat who thinks he can force professionals to work for nothing. He has the attitude of a preschool child who still thinks the universe revolves around him.

OCD

He should have tried to use reverse psychology. That way he may have managed to get into college WHILST revising... sort of

An over reaction calling the police. They could have used their discretion & seen that the boy needed to be in school to use computers. It's very sad that an A student doesn't have access to a computer at home. I wish this boy a good future career.

Let's raise some money for him so he can buy a computer

Chump!

The title of this article is very misleading.

OMG Looser. High School in the UK need more Jocks to sort these geeks out. - Jason, Ohio State, _____________ I bet he knows how to spell

OMG Looser. High School in the UK need more Jocks to sort these geeks out. - Jason, Ohio State, 20/6/2012 16:04.... It's 'loser' idiot.. Go back to school

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