Seven hundred former pupils returned to Woodford County High School last week to celebrate its centenary.

Ilford Recorder: Woodford County High School's birthday parade. Picture: Woodford County High SchoolWoodford County High School's birthday parade. Picture: Woodford County High School (Image: Archant)

Current students and staff at the Woodford Green school enjoyed a great day on September 27, with "old girls" joining in the celebrations two days later.

The return to the school was, for many, "like coming home".

Starting with a parade of banners and a thanksgiving service, and culminating in the singing of the school songs, with a series of activities in between - including solving a murder mystery, and a Woodford Bake Off - the festivities were a combination of old and new.

The former pupils, of all ages, came from countries ranging from the USA to Switzerland.

Ilford Recorder: Cutting the birthday cake. Picture: Woodford County High SchoolCutting the birthday cake. Picture: Woodford County High School (Image: Archant)

The school is nearly 10 times bigger than it was when it opened 100 years ago on the September 29, 1919, with just seven teachers and 110 girls.

Ilford Recorder: Birthday parade at Woodford County High School. Picture: Woodford County High SchoolBirthday parade at Woodford County High School. Picture: Woodford County High School (Image: Archant)