FORGET Robbie Williams and Girls Aloud, pupils at Wallingford School are loving Angelis instead.

One of the stars of the new pop/classical crossover group is 11-year-old Amy Dow from Cholsey who performed in front of her schoolfriends at the school.

Angelis are predicted to hit the number one spot in the album charts this weekend with their debut album Angelis, competing against established chart-topping acts Robbie Williams and Girls Aloud.

And their performance at the school of their first single Angels was greeted with applause, whistles and cheers.

Amy said: "It was nervewracking but it was very exciting.

"And the response was really wonderful.

"We all expected the album to do well, but to be heading for number one spot is really thrilling.

"We're all excited about it."

Amy and the five other members of the group who sing unaccompanied were watched by teachers and other staff - and by Sue Ledger who has trained Amy through her Wallingford choirs.

Amy added: "We're now going touring to the home places of all the other group members, singing in front of their people.

"We're all looking forward to it."

Amy, a pianist and founder member of the Wallingford Children's Choir and Wallingford Chamber Choir, has starred in several productions at Wallingford School including Bugsy Malone and My Fair Lady.

Her headteacher, Wyll Willis said: "It will mean Amy missing a fair but of school but we have plans in hand to help her.

"She and her family are very well balanced people and won't let fame distract Amy from her learning.

"It's a wonderful opportunity for her and we at the school will back her all the way.

"She knows that whatever heights they reach with their album and future career, Wallingford School is the place where she can always feel normal.

"She has a very special talent and we are proud of her ."

The album, released on Monday, has been produced by Steve Mac, whose label also boasts Il Divo, Celine Dion and Barbara Streisand. The group has been put together by Simon Cowell of X Factor fame.

It features versions of well-known songs including Pie Jesu, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Walking in the Air and Morning Has Broken.