AN UNUSUAL pupil has enrolled at a Wotton-under-Edge school.

A roe deer has been seen in the fenced grounds of the British School.

Neighbours said they had enjoyed seeing the deer wandering around the perimeter fence of the school.

David Baird, of Wotton, said he first saw the deer on Sunday evening.

He said: "He trotted about and he’s been there every since."

Staff at the British School said they had been in touch with a number of wildlife agencies and a specialist had visited the school, finding the deer to be in good health.

In many cases there isn’t a case for intervention unless the animal is injured.

Roe deer became extinct in England during the 18th century, but following reintroduction, there is now a population of around 500,000 in Britain.

Roe are mainly woodland deer, but the rise in numbers has led to them moving into more open areas.

The school plans to give the young buck a couple more days in case he jumps out himself before steps are taken to help him back into the wild.

Headteacher Jane Clarkson said: "The British School staff respectfully request that visitors do not enter the site to view the deer and ask that it be left alone to find its way back home."