IT APPEARS the sky's the limit for two pupils at a Wear Valley School, who achieved stunning marks in their recent examinations.

Gemma Smith and Paul Hindmarch, from King James First Community College, Bishop Auckland, both took 11 GCSEs.

Despite the enormous work load, they both came top of the class with their GCSE results.

Gemma achieved six A* grades and five A grades, and Paul gained one A* grade, nine A grades and one B grade.

Now they both have their sights set firmly on A-Levels and then university