A Huddersfield headteacher has backed calls for more action over problem parkers.

Gillian Lindop, who is head at Dalton Primary School, joined parents and councillors to call for action.

The problems of indiscriminate parking outside many schools in Huddersfield and elsewhere was exposed in a new survey.

School-run squabbles over parking spots are on the increase, according to the survey.

As many as 75% of people taking children to or from school have witnessed aggressive behaviour among those seeking to park, the poll by insurance company Allianz Your Cover found.

And nearly two in five have seen or heard about car accidents between parents outside school gates.

Based on responses from 1,000 adults who take children to school at least once a week, the survey also showed that 79% would like to see 20mph speed limit zones around schools, with the zones as far out as a quarter of a mile.

The Dalton case was highlighted on ITV on the Daybreak show.

Mrs Lindop said: “It is a problem for us as it is for many schools.

“The majority of our 500 pupils do walk to school, but there is a minority of those who do drive who cause problems.

Dalton Primary School
Dalton Primary School

“They seem to want to park as close as they can to the gates.

“We have had parents’ petitions about the problems and have asked Kirklees Council for more markings and signs.

“We also get the police down as often as they can and they do take action.

“I remember when I was a pupil here at the age of seven and gathering together with friends to walk to school. I appreciate the roads are busier and there are other risks, but something needs to be done about the drivers who park badly.

“We have even had complaints from residents that some drivers have parked their cars in driveways.”

Jon Lott, of Allianz Your Cover insurance, said: “We support calls for increased safety around schools.

“Getting children to the school gates safely is of the upmost importance and often the competition for parking spaces, busy parents and the need to be on time can distract from this.”