PUPILS from a school near Oswestry have proven their artistic prowess by winning a national mosaic competition at the British Ironworks Centre.

Kinnerley Church of England Primary School beat hundreds of other schools from across the UK and worldwide to win the Ironworks' 2021 International Schools Mosaic Competition.

Inspired by their classes named after different owls, the children designed a mosaic to represent each class, with the most creative and eye-catching being chosen to be the designs of the final mosaics.

Using pebbles donated by the community, they created five mosaics each depicting an owl.

Elizabeth Madin, head of school, was delighted that the school was declared the competition winner.

"We are absolutely thrilled to have won the British Ironworks mosaic competition," she said.

"We have some very talented young people at Kinnerley Primary School and what was even more special was how well they worked collaboratively to produce such fantastic end results, from nursery right through to Year 6.

"The fact that the owl designs reflect our classes and who we are is extra special too."

Along with the award, Kinnerley Primary School will also get a free VIP school trip for 30 students which will include lunch, a certificate, and a free gift for each student.

"We are now looking forward to our prize visit to the Ironworks," added Elizabeth.

All the shortlisted schools will also receive a runner-up certificate and a free school trip.