A PRIMARY school's dedication to fitness has brought it a sporting award.

Children at Copeland Road Primary School, West Auckland, are celebrating this week after winning the Sport England Activemark Gold.

The school is one of 177 throughout the country to be presented with the award.

Rita Graham, a teaching assistant at the school, said that one of the things that might have helped towards getting the award was the Keystage One Fit for Fun after-school club.

She said that achieving the award had been a team effort.

"We have got to say a huge thank you to all the staff and parents who have been very supportive and also the children for their dedication and commitment," she said.

Sport England's Roger Draper congratulated the school on its achievement.