Pupils raised a record amount for their school by enjoying activities at a Christmas fete.

Thomas Willingale School and Nursery in Loughton raised a grand total of £5,134 for its coffers at the event this week.

Visitors could browse variety of sideshows in the school hall, which offered festive fun such as decorate a cake and hook a bauble.

Stalls were set up selling cakes, produce, gifts, crafts and sweets.

Father Christmas was also on hand, as well as a raffle and tombolas.

Headteacher Teresa Phillips said: "This was our most successful Christmas fete to date.

"We would like to thank everyone who supported the event - by running stalls and coming along to help the school raise such a wonderful amount of money.

"The fete was very well attended and was enjoyed by everyone."