A BOLTON youngster pupil has won a scholarship to attend a local grammar school.

Chloe Bentham, a pupil at Egerton primary school, has won the John Law scholarship to the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School in Blackburn. The 11-year-old attained the highest marks in the school entrance exam and will join the school in September.

QEGS headteacher David Hempsall, said: "Chloe deserves the scholarship for her excellent performance.

"Her current headteacher tells me Chloe will be a first class pupil and will benefit from the many extra-curricular activities we can offer her at QEGS."