A secondary school has been forced to shut today due to a water leak outside its grounds. It happened overnight near Mascalls Academy in Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood. The school sent a letter to parents this morning, with principal Jo Brooks saying: “Southern Water is currently working to repair the leak, but this process will require shutting off the water supply to the school. “Unfortunately, without a reliable water supply, we cannot safely and effectively operate the school. “We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate that some students may already have left for schoo…