Students from Sutton Community Academy were honoured at the Academy Transformation Trust Pupil Awards in Birmingham.

Hosted by street dancers Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely, from Britain’s Got Talent winners Diversity, the ceremony brought together pupils, staff and parents from the trust’s 22 academies to recognise and celebrate students’ achievements across 10 categories.

Leah Wilson won the overcoming adversity award, and Ethan West (pictured) he character award.

Tim Croft, academy principal, said: “Ethan has always shown a desire to succeed. He is a member of the Combined Cadet Force and leads by example, showing a great level of maturity and confidence.

“When a member of the public was injured in an accident after school, Ethan made sure the victim was comfortable until the ambulance came. He was hailed as an outstanding young individual.”

An academy team that came third in a national magistrates’ court competition won the outstanding team award. The team was represented at the awards by Chelsea Stone and Connor-Lee Baugh.