A BIG Bradford school has said there was a "suspected gas leak" in the building this morning.

Bradford Forster Academy (BFA), on Fenby Avenue in East Bowling, confirmed the news on Twitter on Wednesday.

They added that a gas engineer visited and declared the building safe.

BFA were clear to ensure that the safety of their staff and pupils is their top priority.

On Twitter, the school said: "Update for parents/carers about the incident today.

"There was a suspected gas leak in school this morning.

"We have been visited by a gas engineer and the building has been declared safe.

"The safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and visitors is our priority."

BFA opened in 2015 and is run by the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust.