A SCHOOL that gives all pupils a grounding in sport - including those who are not natural athletes - has netted a top award.

Sedgefield Community College has been awarded an extension to its Sportsmark Gold status for offering pupils a broad PE curriculum and opportunities to enjoy sport after school.

Every pupil leaves school with a sport-based qualification, from dance to sport leadership. It also started after-school clubs such as trampolining, girls' football, cycling, tennis and badminton.

Head of PE Lee Hogarth said: "It is the pupils who have really won us this award, it shows they have put in the hard work and are participating in the activities we provide. We have worked hard to ensure every pupil can take part in sport at some level.