A Malvern school is looking for former pupils, parents and staff to help celebrate its 70th anniversary.

The Chase wants people to share their memories of the school in the form of photographs or stories ahead of a celebration event this summer.

Headteacher Mike Fieldhouse said: “We are looking to bring together memories and photographs from all those who have had a connection to The Chase over the last 70 years.

“Our aim is to have each decade represented and featured in our celebrations this summer.”

READ MORE: The Chase School in Malvern through the years

The Chase officially opened on April 21, 1953 with 233 students, but came into existence as early as 1949 when architectural plans were approved and building began.

It was in response to an increase in the local population after the Second World War.

The Chase introduced a major change in the provision of secondary education for children in the town.

Before 1953, children over the age of 11 attended Manor Park School (more recently Malvern Hills College).

Some gained scholarships to grammar schools at Hanley Castle, Ledbury or Worcester.

Originally designed for 450 students, The Chase quickly exceeded this figure which, by 1954, stood at 800.

Students were given a broad education, with particular emphasis on commercial and practical subjects.

In addition to GCEs in the traditional subjects, girls could also gain qualifications in courses such as Pitman shorthand and typing, book-keeping, hygiene, pre-nursing and domestic science.

Boys left with qualifications in horticulture, rural science, wood and metal work.

Today the school has more than 1,300 students aged 11-18. 

If you would like to share a story or picture connected to The Chase email chasealumni@chase.worcs.sch.uk by the end of March.

Last summer, we told how students at The Chase had gained an “incredible” set of A-level results despite grades being lower than the previous two years nationally.

At the school, 41% of students achieving an A* or A grade - a percentage 5% higher than the national average.

“Unbelievably our students have blown all previous examination performances out of the water with this set of incredible results,” said Mr Fieldhouse.