Inquest , 18 , was sixth form pupil at Ifield Community College . He was told his grades were not good enough to progress to second year . He 'd left the school just ten minutes before he was struck by a train . Michael Platt heard that he jumped over the level crossing where he was struck . Coroner recorded open verdict as was n't certain he meant to kill himself .
Michael Platt , 18 , was sixth form pupil at Ifield Community College . He was told his grades were not good enough to progress to second year . He 'd left the school just ten minutes before he was struck by a train . Inquest heard that he jumped over the level crossing where he was struck . Coroner recorded open verdict as was n't certain he meant to kill himself .