The school has received a cash reward for creating a School Travel Plan and having it approved by Leeds City Council.

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The Travel Plan encourages pupils to find environmentally friendly ways of getting to and from school, such as by bus, bike or on foot. The school has received a reward of £4,795, which it can spend as it sees fit on improving the school.

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Councillor Peter Harrand (Con, Alwoodley) told Moortown Today: "School Travel Plans are an excellent way of encouraging students to find greener ways of getting to school. Sometimes car journeys to school are essential, but where possible we want to provide youngsters with safe, environmentally friendly alternatives.

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"Allerton Primary has helped us achieve this by getting this plan in place. They thoroughly deserve their reward, which I am sure they will use to make the school even better."

Councillor Ruth Feldman (Con Alwoodley) said: "This School Travel Plan will have a positive impact on pupils at Allerton C of E Primary School and the surrounding community. It will reduce the number of car journeys to the school, easing congestion on surrounding roads, and gives the school some additional funding to make improvements. It is good to see local schools getting these plans in place."

Councillor Ronnie Feldman (Conservative, Alwoodley ward) said:
"I congratulate Allerton C of E Primary for developing a Travel Plan. It will give them some valuable additional funding and will also make the school more environmentally friendly. Just as importantly, it will give youngsters the opportunity to safely walk or cycle to school, helping them to stay fit and healthy."