Pershore High School welcomed many of its former staff and pupils back to mark its 80th anniversary.

The school, which opened in 1932, was filled with more than 200 past and present students, including some who were in the school’s first classes.

Harold Haines was one of the first pupils at the school when it was known as Pershore County Senior School.

Still living just up the road from the Station Road school, Mr Haines, aged 92, was pleased to be invited.

He said: “The school is very different now. When I was here there was only the quadrangle and the hall. Because I live on Station Road I have seen all the changes.

“I think the school is marvellous, my daughter, grandchildren and now great grandchildren have all come here. They have all enjoyed it.”

Husband and wife Bob and Mary Dorrell, who both attended the school in the 1930s, were also on hand to recall some of their memories.

Mr Dorrell came to the school in 1931 before it opened.

He said: “I came when they opened in 1931 to sort out classes and the different groups.

“I still have my reports from 1932 which I have given to Mr Corbett. It was very pleasant coming here, you always looked forward to learn. My wife came here a year after I left.”

The former pupils also helped current headteacher Clive Corbett with a book commemorating the anniversary.

Pershore High School – A History of 80 Years, is available by calling the school on 01386 552471.

“We have copies available and lots of material for the next one,” said Mr Corbett.

“The event has exceeded our expectations. We were so pleased and surprised by the number of people that came. Thanks to everyone who helped with the event.”

Former headteacher Michael Krier also attended the anniversary and said Mr Corbett and the staff should be proud of what they had achieved.