A SWARM of bees has caused a buzz of excitement at a city school.

The bees found a home near the top of an oak tree at St Paul's Primary School on Hampton Dene Road.

"The swarm settled in the top of the tree which is close to the infant block," said headteacher Reg Thomas.

"They were noticed shortly before hometime so the children in the classes close to the tree had to leave via a different exit."

No-one was hurt and a beekeeper was called to deal with the incident.