A TEACHER from Dursley appeared in court today (Friday) accused of sexual activity with a 16-year-old pupil.
Ellie Wilson, 28, of The Rope Walk, Dursley, is alleged to have had sexual activity with the teen on August 2, 2015.
Appearing at Bristol Crown Court, Wilson denied four charges of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of responsibility or trust, while she was his teacher.
The alleged victim was a 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons.
Wilson appeared at Bristol Crown Court, wearing a grey dress and black cardigan.
She spoke only to confirm her name, nationality and date of birth and to confirm that she would be denying the charges.
Wilson told a judge: “I know what I want to plead. I want to plead not guilty.”
The trial is expected to last four days and a provisional date of October 1 was given.
Judge James Patrick presided over the hearing and Wilson was released on unconditional bail.
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