IT may be small, but Bishopton and Redmarshall Primary School can certainly draw a big crowd when its pupils battle for honours at their annual sports day.

With just 61 pupils taking part at the school, near Darlington, you would have been forgiven for expecting a low turnout, but the parents and teachers of the young athletes made it a day to remember.

More than a hundred cheering supporters came to watch the children take part in a variety of events, including the sprint, sack race, obstacle race, and relay.

Headteacher Gill Wray said: "It was a great turn out and it made the day extra special, because it gives the event plenty of atmosphere.

"Parents and friends of the school also served tea, fruit juice and ice-cream during a hot afternoon, which was great."

The winning team was Durham, with 132 points.

The best girl athletes were Jessica Elliot and Carrera Simmons.

The best boy athletes were Timmy Watts and Dean Bland.