A video has captured a fire that broke out at an Ipswich primary school. 

Fire crews were called to The Beeches Community Primary School in Shakespeare Road at 9.45pm on Tuesday. 

The video shows the fire, that broke out on the roof of the building, which is believed to have involved some solar panels. 

A statement on The Beeches' website reads: "Please be advised that following a limited fire overnight, The Beeches will be closed to all pupils on Wednesday 4 September to allow a safety assessment to take place. 

"Further information will follow and we hope to be able to re-open the school as soon as possible."

Appliances from Ipswich East, Princes Street and Needham Market fire stations were called to the blaze.