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: 42 memorable photos take you back to Middleton in the early 2000s 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
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. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
8. Middleton Park High School
Teacher Chris Sutcliffe, left, with students Mark Gibb, Ian Major, Christopher Emmonds and Sonia Gibbon-Sissons who were heading to Norway in March 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
9. 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. | Roy Fox Photo: Roy Fox
10. 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. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
11. Middleton Park High School
Deep in thought...Pupil Martine Degnan pictured during lessons in December 1998. Photo: Mel Hulme
12. Middleton Park High School
Pupils taking part in drama lessons in December 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme