Police have found nothing suspicious at a Halifax elementary school that was evacuated Wednesday morning following a bomb threat.

The all clear was given at John W. MacLeod around 12:30 p.m., little more than two hours after officers were called to school.

A bomb squad and police dog searched the school, but found nothing. Students had earlier been sent to nearby Fleming Tower School, where they can be picked up by their parents.

Police also went door to door in the neighbourhood telling residents to either leave or remain inside at the back of their homes.

Purcells Cove Road between Williams Lake Road and Colindale Street was closed to traffic during the search.