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Female PE teacher exploited role to groom and have sex with 16-year-old male pupil
Jurors found she exploited her position to groom a pupil, with prosecutors citing Snapchat messages and other digital evidence.
- On Thursday, September 10, 2026, a jury at Winchester Crown Court convicted former PE teacher Bronwen James of three counts of sexual activity with a 16-year-old student at Bitterne Park School in Southampton.
- Before the verdict, James had admitted nine sexual offences involving two female pupils aged 13 and 14 at schools in Hampshire and Chippenham, as prosecutors described her manipulation with 'calculated precision.'
- The student testified he had been "groomed" by James, who would "slip him vapes" in class and demanded he call her "Miss" when alone, describing their relationship as sexually-charged.
- Prosecutor Edward Culver characterized her actions as failing "to recognise any boundaries, exploiting her position" to abuse trust; James was remanded into custody pending sentencing on Monday at Winchester Crown Court.
- Bethany Adams, Crown Prosecution Service, stated the convictions provide "some measure of justice" for victims; support resources including Childline and NSPCC Helpline remain available.
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Stroud News & JournalFemale PE teacher exploited role to groom and have sex with 16-year-old male pupil
A “flirty” PE teacher who “exploited her position” has been found guilty of having sex with a 16-year-old schoolboy.
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The Independent (US)Former PE teacher found guilty of having sex with schoolboy
Bronwen James was found guilty following a trial at Winchester Crown Court
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A form PE teacher has been found guilty of sexual activity with a 16-year-old pupil.
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