Young swimmers from a South Hams primary school have been spurred on to even greater success by sponsorship from a local business.

Stowford School’s swimmers performed exceptionally well at the Devonport Royal Swimming Association Gala at Plymouth Life Centre.

The Ivybridge school took four teams to the gala - girls A and B, boys and a mixed team of two boys and two girls - with all of them reaching the finals.

Stowford swimmers received sponsorship from Ivybridge Accountants, which has donated swimming caps and t shirts adorned with the school’s logo to wear at swimming events.

Ivybridge Accountants directors Simon Jilks and Lisa Lines said: “We are proud to sponsor a local school and help promote health and fitness among young people in the community. We wish Stowford the very best of luck in upcoming galas.”

The girls A team finished second, while the B team finished in sixth place. The boys’ team also finished in second place and the mixed relay team rocketed to victory, with half a length to spare, winning gold.

Stowford head Sue Williams said: “The children represented the school extraordinarily well achieving a podium in all three events. They showed great sportsmanship and we are so proud of their achievements.

"I would like to thank Simon and Lisa for their kind donation; the children certainly look professional in their new T-shirts and caps.”