The school was one of three schools to scoop a top award in a national organic growing project.

Around 4,000 schools entered the annual competition in a bid to be the best example of organic growing in schools this year.

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The competition was run by Garden Organic, the UK's leading organic charity, through their national education programme.

Youngsters at the three winning schools have all set up inspirational organic gardens with the help and advice of Garden Organic and enjoyed harvesting bumper crops of fruit and vegetables.

Farsley Farfield Primary School embarked on a largescale farm project, which included a 50 tree orchard, a huge polytunnel, raised outside beds and large areas ploughed by two shire horses in the traditional method.

Headteacher Peter Harris said: "We have had an exciting first year and have harvested a huge range of vegetables.

The children visit the farm in lessons, at lunchtime and in clubs, and most have taken some produce home.

"We have also provided additional food for school meals on a number of occasions - the runner beans were particularly popular.

"We are delighted to have received the Garden Organic award, and have exciting plans for the future including a soft fruit cage. It has been very hard work, but we are keen for the project to grow and grow."

The three winning schools will be able to choose from a selection of prizes donated by the project's supporters, who include Duchy Originals, Link-a-Bord, and Omlet.

Alternatively they can choose a class visit to Garden Organic Ryton.