A public dispute has emerged at IES Torrevigía in Torrevieja after the provincial federation of parents’ associations and the local AMPA raised concerns about safety and management at the school. They described the situation as “unsustainable”, alleging daily group fights, drug use, and incidents involving weapons among the more than 1,200 pupils enrolled.

The groups also claimed there had been administrative irregularities, delays in providing textbooks, and poor internal supervision. They have submitted a report to the regional education authority and called for the leadership team to be dismissed, arguing that pupils’ safety is at risk.

However, a large number of families, students and teachers have publicly rejected those claims, describing them as biased or false. In a joint statement, they said the criticism does not represent the majority of the school community and noted that the current leadership project has the support of 90% of teaching staff.

Supporters of the headteacher insist that incidents have been dealt with in line with regulations and, where necessary, in coordination with police. Torrevieja’s councillor for education has said the council remains neutral and expects the education inspectorate and regional authority to clarify the situation.