A teenage girl who was killed in Calne, Wiltshire has been named.

Ellie Gould, 17, was pronounced dead after emergency services were called to Springfield Drive in the town at 3.15pm on Friday. Wiltshire police said a 17-year-old boy remained in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder on Friday.

The force said Ellie was a year 12 pupil at Hardenhuish school, a large mixed secondary school and sixth form in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Supt Conway Duncan said: “Our thoughts remain with Ellie’s family, her friends and schoolmates. Ellie’s family will continue to receive support from specially trained officers and we are aware that her fellow pupils are being encouraged to seek support being organised by Hardenhuish school.

“We fully appreciate the level of shock, anxiety and upset in and around Calne and Chippenham and our officers are continuing to progress their inquiries as swiftly and diligently as possible.”

Hardenhuish is a very popular and well-respected school, even getting a mention in a Tatler guide to the best state schools in the country.

A spokesperson said: “The Hardenhuish community is shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ellie Gould. Ellie was a talented, popular and much loved member of our school community who will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and condolences are with Ellie’s family at this devastating time. We recognise that the coming days and months will be difficult for us all and we are determined to support each other with the help of our partner agencies.”

The school would stay open on Sunday and Monday afternoons for any students who wanted to speak to staff and professionals, or to sign a memory book that had been started.

In a letter to parents, the school said: “Due to the significant impact on our community, all pupils will have an extended tutor time during period one to support them at this time.

“There is no precedent or blueprint for how to manage a situation like this but we should draw comfort knowing that one of the greatest strengths of our school is our commitment to supporting each other and the young people in our care.”