A BRADFORD school was closed today amid “unforeseen circumstances”.

Bradford Forster Academy, which is off Sticker Lane, tweeted the news shortly before 2pm.

It said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, school is closed with immediate effect today.

“Further details will be provided shortly.”

The secondary school added that it will provide an update online as soon as it gets one.

There were unconfirmed reports online that the closure may have been due to a suspected gas leak.