SIXTY-FOUR years after record-breaker Roy Castle left the school, Honley High has finally earned itself a place in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Official confirmation has just been received that the school’s mammoth Hour of Power fitness class has set the new Guinness World Record title for the ‘largest aerobic weight training class’.

The entire school came together for the mass workout in July, which saw 978 people taking part.

BBC TV’s Rajko Radovic from the adventure programme Last Man Standing led the event.

Roy Castle presented the first Record Breakers show in 1972 and remained the host for more than 20 years

Organiser and art teacher Graham Wheatcroft said “I am delighted that we have achieved the record and are the first school in the world to do so!

“It’s a privilege to achieve such a great thing on Roy Castle’s school playing fields and bring the school community together through fitness.

“It’s an absolute triumph for the students at Honley High School, the Hour of Power workout and for me personally.

“I can’t quite believe we’ve done it.”

Headteacher Chris Sylge added: “Roy Castle would be proud of us.

“We named our new maths and English block after him in 2003.

“But for the school to hold its own world record is in many ways a more fitting tribute.

“This sporting accolade comes hot on the heels of our under-16 rugby team being crowned national champions.

“News of the record came in during the same week that we welcomed a cultural delegation from Hong Kong to the school.

“We are one of only five schools nationally selected to be part of the RSC’s world Shakespeare festival.”

Entertainer Roy Castle was born in Scholes in 1932 and was a pupil at Honley High, then known as Holme Valley Grammar School.

He hosted the popular TV show Record Breakers for 20 years, during which time he broke nine world records.