But reopening schools will be even harder at the thousands of sites which were already overcrowded, education unions have warned. Figures from the Department of Education have revealed which secondary schools in Leeds were overcrowded in the academic year 2018/19. These 10 state schools were overcapacity by the highest number of pupils:
7. Roundhay School
Roundhay School was overcapacity by 44 students in the 2018/19 academic year (primary and secondary campus)
8. The Farnley Academy
The Farnley Academy was overcapacity by 40 pupils in the 2018/19 academic year Photo: Google
9. University Technical College
The University Technical College Leeds was overcapacity by 27 pupils in the 2018/19 academic year Photo: Google
10. Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Catholic College was overcapacity by 18 pupils in the academic year 2018/19