POLICE were called to an east Belfast grammar school after allegations of bullying and the suspension of six pupils.
It is understood six males were suspended from the state controlled grammar following an incident involving one child.
PSNI inspector Keith Hutchinson confirmed that police were working with teachers, parents and a small number of pupils "at an east Belfast school following reports of bullying".
"A number of pupils have been spoken to in the presence of their parents and while no offences have been detected to date, our enquiries are continuing," he said.
The Education Authority (EA) said a school in the Belfast area had sought advice and support from local PSNI officers and the Education Authority to assist it in dealing with an incident.
"In recent days, the PSNI officers have been engaging with a small number of young people and their parents," a spokeswoman said.
"The health, wellbeing and safety of children and young people in all our schools is of paramount importance and we will continue to work with the school and other agencies as require."
The Department of Education said it was unable to comment on individual cases but a spokeswoman added: "Bullying of any form has no place in our schools."