Staff and pupils at a primary school celebrated its bicentenary at the weekend with traditional dancing and a reunion.  

Past and present pupils and members of Woodford Green Primary School descended on the school's Victorian building in Sunset Avenue on Saturday where many were given a historical insight into the past 200 years. 

Log books borrowed from Walthamstow's Vestry House Museum provided an endless list of entries dating back to 1863 when the school was just 50 years old. 

Dancers from the Blackhorse and Standard North West Morris group took centre stage of the school's hall, followed by Christmas carols from the school's bicentenary choir. 

Children also performed their own song, written and composed by Year 4 teacher Marie-Jamilla Gray. 

The grounds, built around a 500-year-old oak tree, are just part of the reason why Woodford Green Primary School is the oldest school in Waltham Forest. 

Mayor councillor Terry Wheeler unveiled a commemorative brass plaque donated by a pupil's family and blew out the candles on the birthday cake.   

Teacher Katie Wilkins said: "The event was a huge success. We had former pupils and staff, who came from all over, even as far as Bordeaux. 

"There was a great turnout from our current pupils and their parents and we feel like we really celebrated the school's 200th birthday in style. 

"We are all very proud of our school's history."