A HALESOWEN school has scooped a top award for their pupil's sporting prowess.

Pupils and staff St Margaret's at Hasbury Church of England Primary School are celebrating after it won the Black Country Sport and Physical Activity Award School of the Year.

The ceremony was held at Wolverhampton's Ramada Park Hall Hotel and included Paralympic gold medallist David Weir CBE and Britain cycling great Hugh Porter.

Lead teacher Helen Cook said: "It is an amazing achievement for such a small school.'

"92 per cent of pupils from year one to six have attended and enjoyed PE related out of school hours learning opportunities with 100 per cent of key stage two children attending at least one PE related club.

"In spite of being a small school, we have offered children 21 PE and health related clubs with further opportunities including the Smoothie Bike Challenge, Change4Life activities, Skip-Hop workshops, playground leaders training , street dance workshops and Winning Mentality Programme - all encouraging the children to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle."

She added: "We were commended by the judges for forging a close relationship with Halas Homes in Hasbury, giving staff and children the opportunity to break down barriers and work with people who have learning difficulties."

Headteacher Pauline Rogers said: "This year we were also awarded the Gold School Games Award for our commitment to sport for all.

"Finally, what topped the evening was that Jordanne Whiley, a former pupil of the school, was presented with Sportsperson of the Year and Disabled Sportsperson of the Year for her achievements in wheelchair tennis.

"I'm so proud of the energy, time and commitment of Mrs Cooke, our lead PE teacher and Mrs Ingram, one of our school governors, to ensure we give all of our children the very best start in life to enjoy and benefit from an active and healthy lifestyle."