A SCHOOL in Bradford has shut one of its year groups today.

Denholme Primary School, in Minorca Mount, Bradford announced this morning its Year 2 class would be closed for the day.

This is due to a virulent sickness bug and staff shortages.

A spokesperson for the school said: "Our Year 2 class is closed today due to a virulent sickness bug/staff shortages.

"We apologise for the inconvenience."

The school will email updated information to all parents later today.