ST Martin’s Primary School had its most successful summer fete in years at the weekend as staff, pupils and parents celebrated the school’s 200th anniversary.

The fete ended a week of celebrations at the school, which is believed to be the oldest state school in Salisbury. On Wednesday both the children and the staff dressed up in Regency style clothing and the pupils learnt about life 200 years ago with storyteller James Smith.

Teacher Louise Atkins put up a display in the school hall with old photographs, log books and registers, which stayed up for the fete on Saturday. She also produced a mini history booklet about the school which visitors could buy.

The children had a competition to design a 200th anniversary logo and a number of their designs were incorporated into a logo, which was painted on the wall in the hall and made into a commemorative badge that was given to every child and available for others to buy for 50p.

Lots of former pupils, teachers and ex-governors attended the fete and there were lots of activities going on, such as fairground rides, an inflatable assault course, tombolas, raffles, games, stalls and face painting.

Headteacher Vanessa Pile said: “We had a great open day on Wednesday with lots of people visiting and the fete was the most successful fete we have had in recent years, we raised about £1,300. It’s been a lovely week, very busy but very successful. ”

All the proceeds from the fete will go towards the school fund.