August 31, 1999 will be a date forever etched into the memories of former pupils, teachers, support staff and parents. It was the date the school on Acre Road closed despite a challenge in the High Court over the decision. Earlier in the decade it had been voted the worst school in Britain. Yet we hope these photos, plucked from the YEP archive, spark some positive memories. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 19 photos you'll only understand if you were a South Leeds High School pupil LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
1. Middleton Park High School
Ian Major playing the preacher and Keith Jackson playing clown Tom Tinker in a school production of Taking Our Time. Pictured in March 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
2. Middleton Park High School
Ghost In My Dreams performed by pupils at Middleton Park High School in December 1996. Zoe Smith watches helplessly as fellow victim, Jamie Brown is bullied by Shane Platts (left) and Simon Allotey. The pupils, all aged 15 at the time, used their own names in the play. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
3. Middleton Park High School
Middleton Park High School and Garforth Community College battle it out at the first South Leeds Stadium Schools Hockey Tournament in January 1997. Photo: Mark Bickerdike
4. Middleton Park High School
Pupil Daniel Abbott was turned away from school in April 1996 for wearing brown boots instead of black. Photo: Peter Thacker
5. Middleton Park High School
Head teacher Colin Richardson pictured in November 1998 after Middleton Park had been voted worse school in Britain. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Middleton Park High School
A section of the giant "miner" created by artist Kevin Harrison and pupils . The sculpture, measuring 10 foot by 20 foot was to be dropped into place by helicopter in February 1998 onto a grassed over slag heap close to the MI motorway as it leaves Leeds. Photo: Dan Oxtoby