Four pupils from a first school near Evesham have been chosen for the county cricket team.

The Elmley Castle C of E First School pupils, Hugo Andrews, Joe Evans, Theodore Bailey and Stanley Roberts, have been selected for the Worcestershire and Gloucestershire county cricket team.

Teachers, parents, and community members have celebrated the achievement, taking the opportunity to acknowledge the effort and talent of the young athletes.

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The pupils have been developing their cricket skills through school programs and clubs.

The school's head teacher, Rachel Penney, said: "This is an incredible moment for our school and our community.

"These four young players have shown exceptional talent and dedication, and we are so proud of how far they’ve come.

"It’s also a reminder of the importance of making sports accessible from an early age so that every child has the opportunity to explore their potential."

The school prides itself on its approach to sports, aiming to make sure all pupils have access to activities that promote fitness, teamwork, and increase their confidence.

The school is considering a collaboration with Worcester Cricket Club to share the selected boys’ story more widely, hoping to inspire other children to take up the sport and aim for county-level competition.

Mrs Penney added: "We would love to see more young people get involved in cricket and dream big about where it can take them."