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 YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
7. Middleton Park High School
Middleton Park High School was voted worse school in Britain in November 1998. Pictured are students, from left Yuksun Cheung, Kirsty Holland, Cherry Dyson and Kevin Birkin. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Middleton Park High School
An uncertain future? Pupils ponder their future in February 1999 with news the school was close in the summer. Pictured, from left, are Yuksun Cheung, Rachel Riley , Cherry Dyson and Kevin Birkin. Photo: Gary Longbottom
9. 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
10. Middleton Park High School
Pupils taking part in drama lessons in December 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
11. Middleton Park High School
Head teacher Colin Richardson with the 'Middleton Miner' model in December 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Middleton Park High School
Actor Paul Dungworth, plays Lucas, in a monologue play called Cooling Off, as part of West Yorkshire Playhouse Schools Touring Company, is pictured at Middleton Park in November 1998. Photo: Dan Oxtoby