A KNUTSFORD student has beaten off stiff competition from almost 1000 non-professional models who entered the Goldsmiths Jewellers intu Trafford Centre Next Top Model competition.

Ella Davies, 17, who is currently studying physics, biology, chemistry and psychology at Knutsford Academy, and aspires to be a doctor, has been shortlisted along with just seven other contenders from across the north west.

The winner will receive a a £500 jewellery prize and an exclusive guest invite to the VIP Goldsmiths Jewellers party at the intu Trafford Centre in July.

Ella said: “I’m amazed to be shortlisted amongst such a lot of entries. I’d love to win the competition, and I’m keeping my fingers crossed, but even to get this far is fantastic.”