A Bradford primary school is setting the standard that all sections of our community should be looking to in terms of integration.

Allerton Primary and Nursery School has won a much-deserved national award for the work it has been doing. With 15 different ethnic groups attending its classes, the school can be seen as a microcosm of the wider community.

And national group the Accord Coalition has recognised just how good a job it has done in integrating the many different cultures within its walls.

The innovative collective worship approach is certainly something that other schools may wish to learn from. And it is not just schools that might want to learn the lessons.

All sections of the community would do well to look at how different ethnic groups and faiths can interact successfully together.

Allerton uses assemblies to show how diverse faiths can connect with each other and the common ground they share.

The school also works closely with parents and families, encouraging them to become active partners with the school so they can help to achieve the best possible results for their children. It is certainly an approach that has led to success for the school.

As well as being lauded with the award itself, the school has been praised for achieving a 100 per cent turnout at its parents’ consultation evening –- no small achievement.

Councillor Ralph Berry, Bradford Council’s executive member for children and young people’s services, said he hopes the school will serve as an example to all schools in the district.

Why not go further and hold Allerton Primary School up as shining example that we all should try and take our lead from?