Reality TV star Joey Essex visits Cumbrian school

Joey is best known for his time on ITV2's The Only Way is Essex Credit: ITV Border

Reality TV star Joey Essex was the VIP guest at Ullswater Community College's Prize Day in Penrith today.

He's best known for his time on ITV2's The Only Way is Essex, and has also appeared on I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! and The Jump.

Students entertained Joey and local primary schools with gymnastic and dance performances, before a prize giving presentation.

Joey also held a Q&A session, which gave students the chance to ask the star about his achievements.

Joey says he thinks the school chose the right celebrity to attend the Prize Day:

Ullswater Community College added: