The KS2 swimming team from Lothersdale Primary School took part in the South Craven School Sports Partnership Swimming Gala at Craven Pool on recently.

Lothersdale pupils swam against children from other local primary schools and their fantastic performances resulted in achieving first place.

Headteacher Jo Robinson, said: “Lothersdale Primary School is extremely proud of all the children who competed and collectively achieved such a fantastic result.

"Each and every one of them swam to the best of their ability to achieve amazing success. Several of the children will go on to represent South Craven in the Craven area swimming gala in March and we wish them the best of luck."

In addition she also commented about how the standards of swimming across the whole of the South Craven Partnership have improved over the years, with many of the races being extremely close finishes.