CULLINGWORTH Village Primary School has won recognition for further boosting its pupil attendance rates.

The school was amongst a trio from across the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust which shared top prize in a challenge.

All three each managed to increase attendance by 2.5 per cent during the ten-week initiative.

As part of their prize, the winners received a visit from the 'Easter bunny' and all the pupils were presented with chocolate eggs.

The trust's 15 primary schools were involved in the venture.

Other winners were Shipley C of E Primary School and Christ Church Academy, at Windhill.

Craig Lee, director of primaries at Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust, says: "I am thrilled at the impressive and inspiring improvement in attendance across our schools thanks to great dedication from the pupils and their families.

"We are committed to ensuring each child receives a high-quality education, so it is wonderful to see the pupils working hard to come to class every day and further engage with their lessons."

Cathy Isaac, headteacher at Cullingworth Village Primary School, said: "Every school day counts.

"Good school attendance provides children with the best chance for future success.

"The children were keen to take on the attendance challenge."