STUDENTS from a Bournemouth stage school showed they had star quality when it came to exams.

Stagecoach Bournemouth entered students for LAMDA professional acting examinations for the first time.

All candidates received either a distinction or a merit.

Principal Peta Moffitt said: “I am so proud of these students who showed dedication and commitment from the offset.

“So much has been achieved here at Stagecoach Bournemouth since I took over in May last year.

“Our school has more than doubled in numbers, so much that I will be opening a second main school from September 2012 on a Saturday afternoon along with a class which caters for four to six year olds.”