On its first anniversary, Regina Coeli School's filmshows for pupils have become so popular that its head teacher plans to host cinema nights for parents.

Parents have already been able to spend more time at the office and peacefully do their shopping in Sainsbury's, thanks to the school's afternoon screenings for pupils.

A film night scheduled for June will mean parents can enjoy pizza and drinks at the school on Saturday night and get the chance to meet other parents.

Bev Charman Gay, chairman of the PFA said: "It will be a chance for parents to simply socialise with one another rather than having to take part in a quiz, and to show off their John Travolta skills on the dance floor."

Lilo and Stitch is the latest film being served up on January 17 by the school to pupils, who pay £2 to watch films once a month on Friday and Saturday afternoons.

The school hires the films from a company called Filmbank three months before they come out on general release, at a cost of £60-£80 per film. This includes a non-theatrical licence, required if those watching the film are charged to do so.

The film arrives at the school as a video and is shown through a projector onto a big screen in the school hall.

Refreshments are available for pupils, many of whom bring along friends from other schools. But pre-school children and those over school age are not allowed.

Films have included Shrek, Spy Kids, Ice Age, Monsters Inc and Harry Potter, which was watched by 130 pupils and made £500 alone for the school.