BOOTHSTOWN schoolgirl Ellie Rebecca Partington's winning ways have brought her a room full of trophies.

The nine years old pupil at Holy Family Catholic Primary School is a student at Apple Dance in Leigh, and has just won first place in the British Isles under 10's championship solo section earning herself a bike to go with her awards.

Ellie also won the street pairs title with her dance partner Nathan.

Her championship success follows on from last year when she won the under 10 starters title - an amazing achievement because she has shot from beginner to national champion in less than two years.

She also mad keen on gymnstics and a member of Leigh Gymnastics Club where she won best newcomer award and was judged gymnast with the best attitude and attendance.

With ballet and tap on her menu at Apple Dance at Bolton Ellie certainly has a busy schedule and seems set to add to her prize haul keeping proud parents Nick and Donna Partington busy with the polishing cloths!