YEAR Six St Francis pupil Freddie Webb gained sixth place in the U11 boys’ IAPS National Prep Schools’ Cross-Country Championships at Malvern College in Worcestershire The St Francis team ran well, gaining second place overall in the small school category as around 1000 competitors from more than 80 schools took part.

Kevan Brown, Director of Sport at St Francis School, said: “Freddie put in an exceptional performance to gain sixth place out of 282.’’