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
13. Middleton Park High School
Enjoy these photo memories of Middleton Park High School. Photo: Justin Lloyd
14. Middleton Park High School
Pupils were bathing and grooming dogs at Park Lane College's Bridge Street Centre as part of a six week introduction to an animal care course. Eighteen pupils aged between 14 and 15, were due to learn about animal welfare, anatomy and first aid at Park Lane. At the end of the half day a week course they will sit a mini exam. Pictured are Louise Morgan, left, a Park Lane B Tech student helping pupils Sara Mangham and Emma Bradley with a dog bathing exercise. Pictured in February 1997. Photo: Roy Fox
15. 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
16. 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
17. Middleton Park High School
Deep in thought...Pupil Martine Degnan pictured during lessons in December 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
18. Middleton Park High School
Tom Murray, right, chair of education committee, and Keith Burton, director of education, speaking at a meeting in December 1998 where a vote was taken to close the school. Photo: Justin Lloyd