WYRE Forest schools celebrated their sporting success at their annual awards evening.

More than 200 students, parents, heads, local dignitaries and teachers attended the eventat the Mercure Hotel, Bewdley.

European Championships gold medallist swimmer Amy Smith was guest speaker and enthralled the audience with the story of her career.

A host of local dignitaries, including Councillor Cliff Brewer, mayor of Stourport-on-Severn, attended the event.

Pupils from the age of seven to 18 received trophies and certificates for winning local school leagues and tournaments, level two School Games competitions and achieving their Gold Leadership Award.

The Gold Leadership Award requires students to volunteer in a sporting role for 50 hours.