Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School was named in honour of Cardinal John Carmel Heenan, a former Bishop of Leeds, Archbishop of Liverpool and Archbishop of Westminster. It was established in September 1978, when the two adjoining schools, Saint John Bosco RC Secondary Modern School and St Thomas Aquinas Grammar School were merged to create Cardinal Heenan High, as it was then known. The word 'Catholic' was added at a later date. It boasted 1,200 boys and girls at the time with around 150 students in the sixth form. The school moved into new premises on the same site in September 2000 and four years later achieved the status of Language College. Famous former pupils include late snooker star Paul Hunter and TV presenter Gabby Logan. These photos, plucked from the YEP archive, are sure to evoke memories for the generations of pupils who passed through its doors. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: 21 famous faces who 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
31. Richard Tattersall, 16, of Cardinal Heenan High School, in Leeds, who gained 10 'A' grade GCSE's today (Thursday).
This is Richard Tattersall who was celebrating in August 1996 after gaining 10 'A' grade GCSE's. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
32. Cardinal Heenan memories
History lessons featured a sixties vibe in July 2007. Pictured, from left, are pupils Amelia Diclemente, Jade Symonds, Anna Dell'Aglio and Amy Rose Donnelly | Third Party Photo: Third Party
33. Cardinal Heenan memories
Pupils Kathryn Rowan and Richard Regan proudly sporting their new school blazers in 2005. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd
34. Cardinal Heenan memories
Pupils offered friends and family a chance to escape from the general election by coming to see their cabaret show. Two of the pupils, Catherine Cunningham and friend Marie Salter polish up their act. Photo: Peter Thacker
35. Cardinal Heenan memories
Pupils Thomas Jackson and Laura Pearson are pictured at the school in July 2004 with some of the 1,000 balloons for a race to help raise funds for deaf children at a school in India. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
36. Cardinal Heenan memories
Pupils were forced to take exams in the school hall while the roof leaks in June 1998. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd