PERSHORE High pupils impressed in the English Schools Swimming Association Team Championships at London Aquatic Centre. 

George Grech, 13, Chris Vizard, 14, Patrick Heeks, 13, Josh Sharrett, 15, and Will Clark, 14, competed in the freestyle and medley events.

Out of 175 teams, the boys qualified for the freestyle finals in 21st place in one minute 53.50 seconds.

After switching to a 50-metre pool, the team finished 25th in 1.55.41.

The medley had 173 teams and Pershore excelled again to qualify 18th in 2.06.38, just 10 seconds behind some specialist swimming schools.

They then clocked 2.07.89 to finish 21st in the final.