KING William Street Primary School proved they have talent after pupils took part in a competition.

Youngsters from Year 1 through to Year 6 took part in the show after 14 separate acts were selected following auditions.

Organised by Rachel Walsh, teaching assistant, parent and governor at the school and the evening’s compere, the event was a result of school council pressure for a talent show.

The talent was judged by a panel of three, including Commonweal School head of music Mrs Ali Sutcliffe, former King William Street pupil and Year 9 Commonweal pupil Beau Harmer and Holly Farmer, from Stagecoach.

"I had the privilege of being asked to judge King William’s Got Talent recently and what a fantastic evening I had," said Mrs Sutcliffe.

"Acts ranged from Year 1 to Year 6, acting to dancing and there was some real talent on display. The fellow judges and I had a tough time deciding on the eventual winner but it was well deserved.

"I hope that this is the start of an annual event now at King William Street School and I look forward to welcoming the talent into Commonweal in the future."

Little 10-year-old Ella Heald, who dances on the Steps 2 programme with Swindon Dance and Royal Ballet Primary Steps, took home the trophy after being crowned the winner of the contest for her performance, which her sister Rhiannon helped to choreograph.

“I was really surprised as I didn’t think I would win as there were lots of talented children performing,” said Ella.

The event was also a fundraiser to raise money for a refurbishment at the Old Town primary school.

Margaret Clarke, headteacher at King William Street, said: "The event raised £90 which will be used to refurbish a corner of the KS1 playground.

"The evening was brilliant –more parents and families came to support the performers than we had expected. We will definitely do it again next year."