Carlisle's own Jonny Peacock has picked up a major sporting accolade this week as his famous Paralympic namesake hangs up his dancing shoes at the end of another successful series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Sports-mad sixth former Jonny received a nod from former British Olympic swimmer Chris Cook as they shook hands in front of hundreds of people.

For 17-year-old Jonny was the recipient of the sporting achievement award at his school's annual prize giving ceremony.

Chris was addressing the audience at Richard Rose Central Academy, aiming to inspire young students to follow their dreams.

Jonny, who hopes to join the RAF after completing his studies next year, was one of three sporting students receiving top awards.

The former football and rugby team player, who works part time in the city's Sainsbury's store in Caldewgate, said: "I've done a lot of volunteering in sports leadership, doing the NCS and helping out at Carlisle Youth Zone.

"A few of us also ran an afterschool club for younger students. They were both well received. I like the volunteering. It's good to do and really nice to see them enjoy it.

"I didn't know I was going to win, it was a surprise, nice to win."

Despite being a fan of football and rugby, the teenager says he'll leave dancing to Paralympian Jonnie Peacock - the first disabled celebrity to compete in Strictly Come Dancing.

Last month, he was the eighth person to leave the competition but it is anticipated that he will make an appearance in the live final of the show tonight, which is on BBC1 at 6.30pm.

Elsewhere in the academy's annual celebration this week Chelsea-Anne Nevison, who plays for Carlisle United Ladies, was named sportswoman of the year.

One of the night's big winners was Adam Bulman, of Tullie Street.

A keen footballer who helped his team win a county cup was named sportsman of the year.

He was also the joint winner of the student of the year title.

The other was fellow sixth former Amber Robinson, who was among the top students in the country at last summer's GCSEs.

She achieved three top 9 grades in the new reformed English and maths exams.

Both Amber and Adam were honoured for the way they had overcome challenging circumstances throughout their time at the academy, going on to success in their chosen fields.

They joined when the school was underperforming and turning around its fortunes.

They were also victims of the 2015 floods and were forced to live elsewhere while their homes were repaired. The school was also flooded as a result of Storm Desmond.

Adam, who wants to study sports and exercise science at Loughborough University with ambitions of becoming a top conditioning coach, said: "I'm overwhelmed."

Councillor John Bell, chairman of Cumbria County Council, was among the guests on Wednesday.

More than 150 students were honoured for their academic excellence and endeavour in the full range of school subjects.

Hundreds of proud parents, family and friends turned out to applaud them.

Principal Stephen Gilby told them: "It is great to be able to celebrate what they have all achieved here at school this year."