Pupils at the Rochester Math school were honoured with a visit from legendary Olympic rower Sir Steve Redgrave today.

The five times Olympic gold medallist paid dropped in to the school in Maidstone Road to support the children who are raising thousands of pounds for Sport Relief.

He met staff and pupils, signed autographs and praised the grammar's effort in supporting the national charity appeal, which officially takes place between March 21 and 23.

The school has a reputation as a formidable charity fundraiser, having collected an astonishing £70,000 for Comic Relief in 2012, which led to a visit from comedian John Bishop during his marathon trek from Paris to London.

Sir Steve, who had a specially-made hooded top for his trip to the Math school, holds the record for winning five golds at five Olympics between Los Angeles in 1984 to Sydney in 2000.