Pupils praised as Calderdale school evacuated due to 'security concern'

A Calderdale school has praised its pupils and staff after it was evacuated due to a security concern.

By Ian Hirst

Published 30th Jan 2020, 12:14 BST

Updated 30th Jan 2020, 12:17 BST

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Ryburn Valley High School revealed that the whole school was told to leave the buildings this morning (January 30).

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The school based on St Peters Avenue, Sowerby Bridge, said that the evacuation was only a precaution and nobody was in danger.

Posting on Twitter the school said: "Ryburn was evacuated this morning as a precaution due to a security concern.

"We have established that the school is safe and students have now been allowed back into the building as normal.

"We commend our students for excellent behaviour this morning."