Back to school: 27 nostalgic photos of teachers and pupils across Leeds ten years ago

School starters from 2016: Cookridge, Yeadon, Whinmoor, Horsforth, Collingham, Swarcliffe, Headingley and Bramley in focus

By Andrew Hutchinson

Specialist Reporter

Published 23rd Sep 2026, 11:58 BST

These wonderful photos showcase starters at primary schools across Leeds ten years ago. Staff photographers from your Yorkshire Evening Post were despatched to scores of primary schoosl across the city to capture classes of fresh-faced newbies. The photos were published in a series of supplements named First Class. READ MORE: 24 famous faces you may not realise went to school in Leeds LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

Hawksworth C of E Primary School.

1. 2016

Hawksworth C of E Primary School. | Scott Merrylees Photo: Scott Merrylees

Class 1 at Quarry Mount Primary School.

2. 2016

Class 1 at Quarry Mount Primary School. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson

Class 2 at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School.

3. 2016

Class 2 at St Augustine's Catholic Primary School. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson

Class 2 at HillCrest Academy.

4. 2016

Class 2 at HillCrest Academy. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson

Class 1 at Broadgate Primary School.

5. 2016

Class 1 at Broadgate Primary School. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

Class 1 at Roundhay School.

6. 2016

Class 1 at Roundhay School. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

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