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
13. Middleton Park High School
Head teacher Colin Richardson with the 'Middleton Miner' model in December 1998. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
14. Middleton Park High School
Pupils, from left, are Kevin Birkin, Yuksun Cheung, Cherry Dyson and Rachel Riley . | Gary Longbottom Photo: Gary Longbottom
15. 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. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
16. Middleton Park High School
November 1998 and a group of protesters stand outside the Civic Hall demonstrating about the school's possible closure. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
17. Middleton Park High School
Members and supporters of the parents action group outside Leeds Civic Hall in December 1998 where a vote was taken to close the school. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
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