Thousands of pupils were educated through the years at the school on Brown Lane in Holbeck, before it closed and was demolished in the mid-2000s. Were you one of them? We hope these photos plucked from the YEP archive spark some memories of growing up. READ MORE: Humble photos take you back to Holbeck in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
13. December 1998
Matthew Murray pupils Louise Vause (left) and Emmie Wai leave school with Christmas food parcels for pensioners in Holbeck. | jpimedia Photo: Mel Hulme
14. November 1995
Matthew Murray students editing their paper at the YEP. Pictured, from left, Lucy Halloway, Susan Scriven, Bridget Redfearn and Amanda Leeming. | jpimedia Photo: Roy Fox
15. March 2003
These Matthew Murray pupils were taking part in a new 'Arts For Life' course. Pictured, left to right, Damien Ackroyd, Sam Manson, Kiiam Vennard and Liaqual Ali. | jpimedia Photo: James Hardisty
16. November 2001
These Matthew Murray pupils received awards at the school's achievements evening. Pictured, Emma Parkin (drama), Khadam Hussain (geography) Claire Smith (food technology) and Halima Rafig (business studies). | jpimedia Photo: Mel Hulme
17. May 2002
Jason Kennerlley has his head shaved with the help of Carl Tudor and Sam Fella to raise funds for the school's rugby tour. | jpimedia Photo: Steve Riding
18. May 2002
And these pupils - Kylie Philbin (left) and Zoe Dobson - found the head shave highly amusing. | jpimedia Photo: Steve Riding