The mother of a transgender pupil is taking legal action against a school which she claims treated her child like "a freak".

Jackie* said the treatment had been "appalling". Her child Aidan*, 16, who was born female, claims he was effectively excluded by Hereford Cathedral School, which refused to let him wear a boy's uniform.

The legal action is currently going through the courts.

It is understood as part of the school's defence, it claims Aidan was withdrawn by his family before a final decision was made by the school about whether it could accommodate his needs.

In a statement it said: "The continued happiness, wellbeing and safety of our pupils is the top priority."

*Names have been changed.