Shocked pupils and staff at a school are in mourning following the death of a teacher in a skiing accident.

Timothy Barker, a design technology teacher at Guiseley School, suffered fatal head injuries in a fall at a resort in Tignes in the French Alps on March 27.

Reports in French newspapers said the 56-year-old, who was a former pupil of Ilkley Grammar School, died despite immediate medical care.

A spokesman for the Leeds Coroner's Office said an inquest into his death is expected to be opened on Monday.

Mr Barker, who lived at The Crescent, in Guiseley, leaves behind his wife of 32 years, Yvonne, 55, and two daughters, Lisa, 26, and Emma 29.

His family were too distraught to comment.

Guiseley School headteacher Paul Morrissey said: "We were shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of Tim Barker who was an outstanding colleague and much valued member of our school community for 23 years.

"As an excellent design and technology teacher, and also for his inspiring role developing training opportunities for future colleagues, he will be greatly missed by staff and students alike. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time."

His funeral will take place at St Oswald's Church, Guiseley, on Wednesday at 1pm, followed by cremation at Rawdon.