A TOP government minister paid a visit to a primary school.

Ongar MP Eric Pickles spent the afternoon at St Andrew's Primary School in North Weald and led a ceremony to launch the school's new website.

Mr Pickles, the secretary of state for communities and local government, also spoke to pupils and answered a number of questions about his work during his visit on Friday (April 8).

To see the school's new website visit standrewsnorthweald.org.uk.