A tiny first school is organising events for pupils past and present before it closes in July.

Bingley C of E First School on Park Road will shut for good at the end of term, as part of the schools' reorganisation and its 60 pupils will transfer to other schools.

It is the oldest elementary school in England and one of the first National Schools, opening its doors to pupils in 1814.

And a series of events is being planned to make the school's final few weeks memorable. A Victorian day will be held on June 23 for pupils to get a flavour of life in the school's early days.

And an open day on July 9 will welcome past members of staff, pupils and parents. The school will be open between 10 and 11.30am and from 1.30 to 3pm.

Head teacher Chris Clark said: "We're trying to contact people to give them an opportunity to visit the school before it closes."

An outing for the whole school on July 13 will offer a day out in Morecambe.

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