A BROTHER and sister were among the top ten performing students in the country in applied business studies.

Jonathan Alderslade, 18, and his sister, Stephanie, 16, attend The Hermitage School, in Chester-le-Street.

Jonathan completed a double award GCE in applied business and Stephanie a double award GCSE in the subject.

Jerry Jarvis, managing director of awarding body Edexcel, said: "This is a tremendous achievement and testament to the students' hard work."