A Bradford primary school with pupils from 15 ethnic groups has been given a prestigious national award for its work on integration.

Allerton Primary and Nursery School, whose motto is “All in this together”, has been praised by a panel of judges after achieving 100 per cent attendance at parents’ consultation evenings and providing an innovative approach to collective worship for its Christian, Muslim, Hindu and Sikh pupils.

Judges were impressed by the Garforth Street school’s approach to catering for pupils from religious and non-religious backgrounds and the way it celebrates its diversity.

Head teacher Sharon Lambert said: “We are delighted that our school has been recognised nationally for its work around community cohesion.

“With careful thought we have demonstrated our commitment to all communities through our innovative assemblies.

“A diverse group of adults from the local Interfaith Centre and local churches role model how they connect with each other, secure in their own identity and belonging, demonstrating their commitment to all children from all communities in the school.

“Our work with parents has been centred upon welcoming all families as active partners in seeking the very best achievement for each child.”

The award was made by the Accord Coalition which promotes community cohesion and integration in schools and aims to bring together people of different and no religion.

Councillor Ralph Berry, Bradford Council’s executive member for children and young people’s services, said: “I’m delighted for the pupils, staff, parents and governors at Allerton Primary School and offer them my congratulations.

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