APPLETON Thorn Primary School PTA has been celebrating after winning a regional award for its work with parents.

The school was the north of England regional winner in the parent partnership category of the PTA-UK Gold Star Awards 2014.

This award recognises and rewards schemes that have achieved sustained parental involvement and had a demonstrable impact on the school.

Appleton Thorn Primary School will receive £500 for their PTA and attended an awards ceremony in central London.

PTA-UK would like to thank their sponsors for supporting the 2014 Gold Star Awards.