A PETERLEE school is celebrating huge improvements in its examination results.

Shotton Hall Comprehensive has also greatly extended its learning opportunities for pupils, who can study subjects as diverse as media, dance, health and social care, drama and PE as examination subjects.

If an arts funding bid is successful, the school plans to introduce a new dance studio and three new technology rooms.

Headteacher, John Midgley said: "The opportunities we now offer are excellent and with the support of EAZ, local businesses and hopefully Government and the Lottery fund, we shall soon have first rate facilities for learning."