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Sheffield history: 10 pictures of High Storrs school in the 1970s and 80s - who can you spot?

Were you at High Storrs school in the 1970s or 80s? Our picture gallery features pupils and staff from those decades.
Tim Hopkinson
By Tim Hopkinson
Published 9th Feb 2022, 11:41 GMT
Updated 9th Feb 2022, 12:24 GMT

High Storrs school has been at its current site on High Storrs Road since 1933 – but originally opened on March 10 1880 as the Central Higher Grade School in the centre of Sheffield.

From the 1940s until 1968, the building housed separate Girls and Boys grammar schools. These were merged become a single comprehensive school in 1969.

Past pupils include actor Tom Ellis, footballers Kyle Walker and Jack Lester, and Michelin-starred chef Tessa Bramley.

Past pupils include actor Tom Ellis, footballers Kyle Walker and Jack Lester, and Michelin-starred chef Tessa Bramley.

The drama group at High Storrs School, 1976

5. On stage

The drama group at High Storrs School, 1976 Photo: Pete Hill

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Lunch break at High Storrs in 1976

6. Race pals

Lunch break at High Storrs in 1976 Photo: Pete Hill

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A dance rehearsal at High Storrs in 1976

7. Dance moves

A dance rehearsal at High Storrs in 1976 Photo: Pete Hill

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Learning the steps in a dance rehearsal in 1976

8. In step

Learning the steps in a dance rehearsal in 1976 Photo: Pete Hill

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