Thousands of pupils were educated down the decades at the school on Stoney Rock Lane in Burmantofts. It opened in 1965, had more than 600 pupils and was hailed as an example of multi-cultural education at the time. It’s gymnastics squad had even appeared on TV and its pupils were praised for their good behaviour. It saw off the threat of closure in 1987 before eventually closing in August 2012. We hope these photos plucked from the YEP archive spark some memories of growing up. READ MORE: 22 photos you'll only understand if you were a Agnes Stewart High School pupil LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia

25. Primrose High School
The school's U-16s basketball team in March 1996. Pictured are Ian Richardson, Tony Clamp, Adam Holroyd, Mathew Smith, Nicky Smith, Thanh Truong, Yasir Khan and Kieran Pinder. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford

26. Primrose High School
Leeds United midfielder David Batty helped to recieve a cheque from Marks & Spencers on behalf of the children's charity Childline. He is pictured in February 1999 with pupils from Primrose High School, Leeds Syed Ahsan, Matthew James and Delana Morton. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

27. Primrose High School
Pupils Juber Ahmed and Emma Pitcock holding what was left of the school's tennis equipment in July 1997 after thieves broke in and stole balls and rackets. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

28. Primrose High School
Year 7 pastoral assistant Linda Munroe joins pupils, from left, Mirjeta Hysenaj, Ross Bedford, Veron Walker, Terence Esmayore, Damian Hendricks and Shanequa James. Pictured in October 2005. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

29. Primrose High School
Pupils from Shakespeare Primary School and Primrose High School look at the plans for their new schools in April 2005. Pictured, from left, are Laila Oun, Joseph Jaskolka, Alban Zena and Emma Bangura. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

30. Primrose High School
April 2007 and chef Darren Tinkler presents On Your Marks...Get Set, Cook competition with Primrose High teacher Norman Booth and pupils Reece Simpson and Bushra Begum. They were competing against Shakespeare Primary teacher Dianna Whitaker and pupils Elisha Shaw, Holly Bilby and Flavio Sanha. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson


