PUPILS and staff at an east Dorset school proved they are no flash in the pan when they took part in a world record-breaking event.

St Michael’s CE Middle School in Colehill, Wimborne attempted to smash the record for the most people dressed up as a Flash superhero.

The current record stands at 250 and initial figures show that the pupils and staff at St Michael’s are set to become world record holders.

Final totting up revealed that 274 Flash superheroes turned up to the Wimborne Academy Trust school.

But before their efforts can be included in the Guinness World of Records, Guinness must verify that each costume met strict criteria.

Head teacher, Ron Jenkinson, said: "I’d like to say thank you to every pupil and member of staff who rose to the challenge and came to school dressed as a Flash superhero.

"This was not only a fun and enjoyable event, but it also showed what you can achieve when you have aspiration, belief and creativity.

"The event was also specially timed to provide our Year 6s with some light relief after completing their SATs.

"We have submitted our results to the Guinness World of Records and now we just have to wait to find out if we’re officially record breakers."

As part of the event, the children and staff formed a human Flash logo in the centre of the school’s athletics track.

And each student and staff member dressed as Flash had to have their photo taken and be provided with a unique reference number.

Those photos and logs have now been submitted to the Guinness World Records as evidence.

CEO of Wimborne Academy Trust, Liz West, said: "We already know that our schools are filled with superheroes and this just proves it.

"I’d like to say congratulations to everyone at St Michael’s and I look forward to seeing their name in the Guinness World Records."