At the entrance of Le Cateau Community Primary School in Catterick, North Yorkshire, the first thing you see is the flags of the 36 countries its pupils are from. Fiji, Nepal, Zanzibar, Afghanistan – with the country’s traditional flag displayed, rather than that of the Taliban. The diversity of the pupil population is due to nearby Catterick Garrison, the largest British army base in the world. Become a member for unlimited access to Schools Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in