TWO star students are celebrating sporting success following stand-out performances.

Beaminster School Year 7 pupils Anna Wheeler and Joe Whelan achieved qualification to the next rounds of their respective trampoline and cross country events.

Year 9 cross country runner Tom Green also joined Whelan at the South West Cross Country Championships in Bristol.

However, Whelan upstaged his elder schoolmate with fourth place, helping Dorset secure a first-placed finish and gaining him entry to the national finals.

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Wheeler, meanwhile, was making her competition debut in the double mini trampoline South West Regional qualifier at Bath University.

Wheeler took a magnificent gold in the 13+ age group to qualify for the South West Regional Finals in May.

Beaminster School spokesperson Nicola Chalkley said: “It was a great experience for both boys who really enjoyed the day – and our best wishes to Joe for the nationals.”

Of Wheeler, Chalkley added: “She was really pleased with all four of her passes and now can’t wait to get back to training. We wish Anna every success for May.”