Ashley Hill School in Onchan was evacuated following a bomb threat believed to be linked to similar recent scares across the UK.
Some 265 children and staff were evacuated to Onchan Community Centre this morning as a precautionary measure after a threat was received by phone.
The pupils were picked up by their parents at lunchtime and a search of the school and its grounds by police found nothing suspicious.
In a joint statement released by the police and Department of Education and Children, they said: ‘Police can now confirm that the security threat at Ashley Hill School this morning was believed to be a bomb threat linked to the incidents that occurred in the UK yesterday and today.
‘The school was searched by specially trained officers and no explosive device was found.
‘Police state there is no specific threat to schools across the island and they will open as normal tomorrow.
‘If the schools on the island receive further threats the police should be notified straight away.
‘This incident will be investigated by Isle of Man Police working with police colleagues in the UK.’
Education Minister Tim Crookall praised the way the situation had been handled: ‘In a difficult situation, the school and Department of Education and Children worked well to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all pupils and staff.
‘The police, other emergency services and the Civil Defence responded efficiently and communicated well with staff and members of the public throughout the incident.
‘I would like to commend them for their commitment to the safety of the public.’