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Prestigious UK School Rocked by Teacher's Tragic Suicide After Dismissal
17 Nov
Summary
- Physics teacher at Marlborough College died by suicide after being fired
- Allegations of "inappropriate conduct" during a Malaysia trip led to dismissal
- Family unhappy with how teacher was treated during disciplinary process
In a shocking turn of events, a physics teacher at the prestigious Marlborough College in the UK has died by suicide after being dismissed from his position. According to the report, John Wright, a 54-year-old teacher who had worked at the school for a decade, was found dead by his wife at their family home on November 3, 2025.
The investigation reveals that Wright was sacked following allegations of "inappropriate conduct" during an annual 17-day exchange trip to the college's sister school in Malaysia earlier that year. After an internal investigation and disciplinary hearing, the school upheld the decision to dismiss Wright, even after he unsuccessfully appealed the outcome.
The teacher's bereaved family is reportedly unhappy with the way Wright was treated during the disciplinary process, with a source close to the family describing the situation as "outrageous." The incident has sent shockwaves through the prestigious £60,000-a-year school, which counts Kate Middleton among its former students.
As the community grapples with this tragic loss, questions remain about the college's handling of the allegations and the impact this event may have on the institution's reputation, especially as speculation swirls that Prince George may be a future student.
