A SCHOOL has paid tribute to a “wonderful” pupil found dead in a wooded area in the town.

Blessed George Napier Catholic School in Banbury released a statement after the body of Molly O’Donovan was found near Foscote Rise on Tuesday.

The Banbury 14-year-old had been reported missing the previous afternoon.

The statement said: “Molly was a wonderful pupil, well liked and popular with all her peers and staff. It is a deeply sad time for all and our thoughts and prayers are with Molly’s family.”