Pupils from a school in Barrow put in a ‘brilliant performance’ when they competed in a national swimming competition at the weekend.

A talented team of young athletes from Chetwynde Primary School attended the English Schools' Swimming Association (ESSA) national finals in Sheffield.

Four pupils were able to race in the 28th annual National ESSA Primary Team Championships at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre on Saturday June 15.

Isabelle Tyson, Norah Graham, William Brough and Archie Williams were a ‘splash hit’, putting in some amazing times.

They also came away with the Presidents Cup, which is awarded to recognise the highest placed State-funded school for each event.

Head of Primary Reece Edwards, who took the children to the event in Sheffield, said it had been a brilliant competition and they were very pleased to come home with the President’s Cup, awarded for being the fastest state school in their heats.

“We are so proud of the swimmers who continued our long tradition of not only representing Chetwynde School at this prestigious national event but maintaining our track record of success in the prizes. The pupils enjoyed a fantastic experience and showed great teamwork when competing," said Mr Edwards.

Chetwynde was the only school to reach the finals for a consecutive 28th year after qualifying through the North West division.