A WIRRAL school was forced to go into 'lockdown' this morning after it received a threatening phone call. 

Co-op Academy Bebington on Higher Bebington Road sent a message to parents and carers at around 11.15am this morning (Wednesday, September 25) which read: "The school is in lockdown as we have had a threatening phone call.

"Police are on the way. Do not come to school. 

"We will keep you updated. Everyone safe."

A further message was sent around 45 minutes saying the lockdown had been lifted. 

A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: "We can confirm that we are investigating an incident of malicious communications reported by Co-op Academy Bebington this morning (Wednesday, September 25).

"At around 11.10am, we received a report that someone had called the school and made threats.

"Officers attended the school and all staff and children are safe and well.

"Officers will remain at the school this afternoon to provide reassurance and inquiries are ongoing into the incident."

The school has been contacted for a statement. 

Worried parents arrived at the school to pick their children up from the school. One said: "It was a bit frightening, no one really knows what's going on. All we've been told is the school had a threatening phone call'.