ATHLETES from a North-East school have been chosen to take part in a national sports scheme.

Ten Pupils from Red House School in Norton, Stockton, have been chosen to participate in the Talented Athlete Sponsorship Scheme (TASS), having been identified as showing potential in Olympic sports.

The Scheme, funded by Sport England, helps athletes in education to get the very best from their sporting and academic careers, without having to choose between the two.

Red House is one of only three schools in the UK whose pupils have been chosen for the scheme.

Ken James, head teacher of Red House School, said: “We’re delighted the talent of our pupils has been recognised on a national level and believe they will benefit greatly from the additional support they will receive from being on the TASS.

“As a school, we endeavour to do our utmost to help and encourage our pupils in all aspects of their education, so as to provide them with as many opportunities as possible for the future.”